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• Chief of private Raleigh police agency indicted on 13 felony counts - WTVD-TV

  04-04-2016 23:58
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  Chief of private Raleigh police agency indicted on 13 felony counts
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  The chief of a private police force in Raleigh stands accused of a massive abuse of power. Joseph Conover is chief of police at Nova Agency Company Police in Raleigh. Nova is a private police force, but like many private police companies in Wake County ...and more »
  

• When A Dark Web Volunteer Gets Raided By The Police - NPR

  04-04-2016 23:37
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  When A Dark Web Volunteer Gets Raided By The Police
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  When the FBI tried to force Apple to unlock an iPhone last month, it was a battle of titans. There were high-powered lawyers and dueling public relations strategies. But when police encounter a privacy technology run by volunteers, things can be a ...and more »
  

• Video: Officer, K-9 Hurt in Wild Miami Vehicle Pursuit

  04-04-2016 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Officer, K-9 Hurt in Wild Miami Vehicle PursuitA suspect was taken into custody following a police pursuit in Miami Friday afternoon.The chase, which started in downtown Miami, involved a red 4-door Nissan Altima that was seen speeding on Miami streets.The car was eventually stopped in a driveway, and the driver, later identified as 34-year-old Keith Michel, was taken into custody, NBC Miami reports.Footage showed officers surround the car with guns drawn as a K-9 approached. The car went
  
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• Video: California Officer Teaches Hopscotch to Homeless Girl

  04-04-2016 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: California Officer Teaches Hopscotch to Homeless Girl A California police officer literally jumped to help cheer up an 11-year-old homeless girl who he discovered had been living out of a car with her mother in Huntington Beach.While his partner talked with the mother to help get them housing arrangements, Officer Zach Pricer decided to distract the girl from the "adult people problem" with a game of hopscotch, or as he likes to call it, "copscotch."Pricer's partner was able to shoot a vi
  
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• Video: Austin Officer Wounded, Suspect Killed in Sunday Shooting

  04-04-2016 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Austin Officer Wounded, Suspect Killed in Sunday ShootingAn Austin police officer is hospitalized and a man is dead after a shooting in downtown Austin Sunday.In a press conference Sunday, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo said a security guard was monitoring surveillance cameras at the Austin City Lofts and spotted a man allegedly burglarizing vehicles in a parking garage. Police say the security guard initiated contact with the suspect.Austin police were called. Arriving on the scene an A
  
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• NYPD Union Chief Blames "Anti-Police Atmosphere" for Rise in Shootings, Slashings

  04-04-2016 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  PBA President Patrick Lynch took to the airwaves Sunday to blame recent spikes in shootings and slashings on an “anti-police atmosphere” in New York City.“When you hear that we’re going to not go after quality-of-life issues on the street and we’re in an anti-police atmosphere, what happens is the perpetrators on the street, they get emboldened,” the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association chief said in an interview on John Catsimatidis’ 970 AM radio sh
  
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• Federal Oversight of Detroit PD Ends

  04-04-2016 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After 13 years of being watched by the federal government, scrutinized over how it handles arrests and lockups, the Detroit Police Department is officially free from Big Brother oversight.U.S. District Judge Avern Cohn ended that oversight Thursday in a two-page order that said the department "has met its obligations" under an agreement with the Department of Justice to maintain and improve reforms."Further, the parties have discussed the city's and (Detroit Police Department
  
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• Clinton Campaigns in New York Calling for Police Reform

  04-04-2016 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hillary Clinton spent her Sunday in New York campaigning in front of black congregations during which she continued to reiterate her support for retraining police officers.Clinton has made “police reform” a recurring theme in her bid for the Democratic nomination. She was endorsed Sunday by Nicole Bell, wife of Sean Bell, a man who was killed by the NYPD in 2005. No officers were found guilty of any wrongdoing in the incident.“Today, I was endorsed by this beautiful young woman
  
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• Baltimore Officers Read Miranda Rights After Fatally Shooting 2 Men Carrying Guns

  04-04-2016 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A police union attorney says the Baltimore officers who fatally shot two armed men last week were videotaped being read their Miranda rights after declining to give statements.The attorney, Michael Davey, told The Baltimore Sun that prosecutors required the Miranda warnings. He said he could not recall such a move by prosecutors in 16 years working with the union. Davey says the officers were "treated like criminals" after he advised them not to immediately give statements.Rochelle Ritchie, spok
  
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• Accused Killer of NYPD Detective Converts to Islam, Refuses to Appear in Court on Fridays

  04-04-2016 22:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The man accused of killing NYPD detective Randolph Holder in October refused to come to court Friday because he has become a Muslim in jail.Career criminal and accused cop killer Tyrone Howard claims to have converted to Islam, the New York Daily News reports."Mr. Howard is refusing to appear," Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Michael Obus said. "He said he is Muslim and will not come to court on Fridays." 
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• 5.11 Tactical Brings Back Tactical Duty Kilt

  04-04-2016 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Tactical Duty Kilt from 5.11 Tactical is again available for purchase. Built from lightweight Taclite ripstop fabric, with reinforced triple-stitching and a Teflon finish, the Tactical Duty Kilt is made to be durable and comfortable. It features front slant pockets, TDU-style cargo pockets sized for multiple magazines, D-rings, and belt loops sized for a 1.75-inch Operator Belt. Ideal for the range and casual wear, the Tactical Duty Kilt is available in Black, Battle Brown, TDU Green, TDU Kh
  
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• Pelican Announces Smartphone Cases for Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge

  04-04-2016 20:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pelican Products Inc., known for its design and manufacture of high-performance rugged cases, has announced its leading line of smartphone cases for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. These new Pelican Protector and Voyager models designed for the latest Samsung devices are available now.Pelican Voyager Cases for Samsung Galaxy S7The Pelican Voyager case enhances the substantial screen size and high-performance display of the latest Samsung mobile devices. The Pelican Voyager is slender a
  
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• BodyWorn Now With Immediate HD Video Playback, Real-Time Classification, and Voice-to-Text

  04-04-2016 20:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The latest upgrade to the BodyWorn smart body-worn camera system is now available to instantly playback recorded HD video, classify video by retention categories, and enter notes via text entry and voice-to-text recognition. BodyWorn is the only body camera solution that can be configured to allow police officers to view recorded video on their body-worn device immediately after recording to improve the accuracy of incident classification, according to Utility."Our goal is to provide technology
  
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• Video: Killer of Virginia Trooper Had Extensive Record, Angry at Police

  04-04-2016 17:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Killer of Virginia Trooper Had Extensive Record, Angry at PoliceCourt records show the man police say shot and killed Virginia State Police trooper Chad Dermyer last week in a Richmond bus station had an extensive criminal record and his aunt says he was very "angry" toward police.James Brown III, who was killed in an exchange of fire with troopers after he shot Dermyer, had previously been charged with murder, intent to kill, aggravated battery with a firearm, failure to obey police, res
  
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• TruGlo Introduces TFX Pro Sights for Remington Shotguns

  04-04-2016 17:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  TruGlo is bringing its innovative TFX (Tritium+Fiber-Optic Xtreme) Pro technology to Remington shotguns. As a direct replacement to the factory front sight, TFX Pro offers a bright and reliable front bead. Tritium and fiber-optic elements combine to create a dot that glows in any lighting condition, or even complete darkness.The tritium and fiber are encased in a virtually indestructible chemical and shock-resistant hermetically sealed capsule. A white Focus Lock ring also adds contrast to the f
  
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