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Weapons

Beretta USA Seeking Stories for "Faces of the M9" Campaign

Beretta U.S.A. has launched a new campaign for the M9 handgun in conjunction with the upcoming 30th anniversary of the adoption of the firearm by the U.S. Armed Services. The "Faces of the M9" campaign will feature stories from active-duty military and veterans who tell how the Beretta M9 has been a part of their service to the country.

June 15, 2014

Patrol

5.11 Tactical Launches Folds of Honor Collection in Recognition of Memorial Day

5.11 Tactical is acknowledging Memorial Day 2014 by launching a Folds of Honor collection of pants, jackets, T-shirts, bags, a flashlight and knife that all feature the non-profit organization's logo.

May 22, 2014

Training

Military Vets Joining Law Enforcement

Men and women leaving active-duty military jobs would seem to be a perfect fit for police careers. But there are many obstacles in their way and hurdles they must overcome before pinning on their badges and joining the thin blue line.

January 29, 2014

Vehicle Ops

Military Surplus Vehicles from Iraq War Coming to American Agencies

The hulking vehicles, built for about $500,000 each at the height of the war, are among the biggest pieces of equipment that the Defense Department is giving to law enforcement agencies under a national military surplus program.

November 24, 2013

Training

Movement to Contact

For us, the purpose of MTC is stop the threat, deny the suspect movement, deny an advantageous tactical position, or collect information to be used in critical next-step decision-making.

November 13, 2013

Patrol

Maxsell Honors Vietnam Veterans with Badge Display

The South Vietnam badge collection displays 24 mini replica badges from U.S. ground forces in South Vietnam.

October 10, 2013

Patrol

R.I. Det. Fatally Struck at Naval Station

Frank Lema, 70, died after a government truck struck and killed him at 1:30 p.m. at Naval Station Newport He succumbed to his injuries at 10:15 p.m. at Rhode Island Hospital.

September 28, 2013

Patrol

Ex-Soldiers Arrested In DEA Murder Plot

Two former U.S. Army solders who planned to kill a Drug Enforcement Administration agent and informant for Colombian drug lords have been arrested and are being returned to New York to face charges, the DEA announced today.

September 26, 2013

Patrol

Video: Navy Yard Shooter Wielded Sawed-Off Shotgun

The FBI has released preliminary findings of the Sept. 16 Washington Navy Yard shooting that includes new details about the shooter's weapons, a timeline of his movements, and his mental state leading up to the shooting.

September 24, 2013

Patrol

Navy Yard Gunman Had Checkered Military Career

The man named as the shooter in Monday’s Washington Navy Yard rampage had a highly checkered four-year career as a Navy reservist, a period marked by repeated run-ins with his military superiors and the law, including an incident in which he cursed repeatedly after being thrown out of a nightclub, according to documents and Navy officials.

September 16, 2013

Patrol

13 Dead, Officer Shot In D.C. Rampage

At least 13 people died and several others, including a police officer, were wounded in a shooting rampage at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday morning.

September 15, 2013

Patrol

Fort Hood Suspect Convicted, Eligible for Death

A military jury on Friday found Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan guilty of carrying out the largest mass murder at a military installation in American history.

August 22, 2013