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Lenco Armored Vehicles Debuts BearCat Tactical SUV

Lenco Industries' new Tactical SUV is another variant of the popular BearCat APC employed by military and law enforcement agencies worldwide. Without sacrifice to tactical functionality, Lenco has designed the BearCat SUV to meet the need within law enforcement for a more inconspicuous armored vehicle in VIP and diplomatic protection.

Photo courtesy of Lenco

Muslim Guardsman Accused of Planning to Bomb L.A. Subway

Nicholas Teausant, 20, of Acampo, who allegedly had discussed plans to bomb the subway in Los Angeles around New Year's Day, was taken into custody in Blaine, Wash., after arriving by bus and an Amtrak train from Lodi.

Nicholas Teausant (Photo: Facebook)

Ark. Chief Deputy Killed in Wreck, Charges Filed

A homeless man has been charged with second-degree murder for causing the death of Lafayette County (Ark.) Chief Deputy Sheriff Allen Ray “Pete” Richardson on Monday afternoon in a three-vehicle accident on U.S. 82 west of Lewisville.

Lafayette County (Ark.) Chief Deputy Pete Richardson (Photo: Lafayette County Sheriff's Office)

Illinois Officer Dies After Cruiser Crash

"Officer Morrissy was responding to assist another officer on a domestic situation and was attempting to turn left off of 160th Street onto Cicero Avenue when another vehicle traveling south on Cicero Avenue struck the squad car in the driver's side," according to a statement from the Oak Forest police department.

Officer Jim Morrissy (Photo: Oak Forest Police Department)

Veteran Mo. Officer Dies of Heart Attack

Rousset, said to be in his late 40s, had been with the department for 16 years. He received a 15-year recognition for his service in August 2012.

Capt. Tom Rousset (Photo: Ozark (Mo.) PD)

Carjacking Suspect Killed, Officer Injured in Phoenix Incident

Phoenix police say the incident began as a police pursuit of a stolen vehicle in north Phoenix. The pursuit continued into downtown Phoenix, where the suspects pulled into an underground garage at CityScape, bailed and carjacked another vehicle.

Video: Man Rescues Officer From Fiery Crash

Reserve officer Paul Dial was on patrol late Wednesday night when his squad car was hit by an SUV. He was trapped inside when the squad burst into flames.

Man Rescues Officer From Fiery Crash

A Braham (Minn.) PD police reserve officer is alive thanks to the quick actions of a good Samaritan who pulled him from his burning squad car. Read Full Story Here.

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Pursuit Tracking

The StarChase system uses a patrol car-mounted launcher to shoot a GPS tracking device at a fleeing vehicle. Officers can catch up to the vehicle later without speeding after it.

Photo courtesy of StarChase

Video: N.C. Man Kills Forest Service Officer, K-9 During Manhunt

A Burke County, N.C., man killed a U.S. Forest Service officer and the officer’s K-9 partner Wednesday during a rampage that began with the murders of the man’s father and step-mother. The suspect was killed by officers.

2 Killed After DWI Suspect Flees Officers, Plows into Austin Festival Crowd

Two were killed and 23 injured Wednesday night after a DWI suspect reportedly fled police and plowed into a crowd of people in downtown Austin, Texas, waiting outside of a club for a South by Southwest festival concert. The driver has been charged with two counts of capital murder.

Video: Colo. Trooper Seriously Injured During Wild Carjacker Chase

A Colorado State Trooper was seriously injured Wednesday morning during a wild pursuit through the Denver metro area that started after a red SUV with a child inside was stolen.

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