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• iHalt Campaign Works with Kids and First Responders to Promote Mutual Respect and Understanding

  06-07-2016 23:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It was the evening news that led to the creation of the iHalt Movement. When Jim and Judy Williams saw the violence in Ferguson, riots in Baltimore, and shootings of police officers in New York City, they wondered what they could do to help. Where was this hatred and anger coming from? Where could they start - to stop it?The Answer? The Children. Working with children and law enforcement alike to create a trusting and respectful relationship between the two could prevent future crimes, they beli
  
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• First Tactical's Glove Collection Fit for Duty

  06-07-2016 23:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  First Tactical's gloves are fit by science to offer protection and durability without sacrificing mobility. First Tactical designs its gloves according to users' bone structure and body height for an ideal fit as well as control and comfort with full range of motion to carry out even fine motor tasks.All First Tactical Gloves are designed with TouchTac Finger Construction for increased sensitivity and touchscreen friendly wear. Featuring a durable goatskin palm, all gloves can be machine washed
  
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• Pennsylvania Troopers to Wear Strongsuit Gloves at Democratic National Convention

  06-07-2016 15:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  StrongSuit Inc., manufacturer of law enforcement and tactical gloves, is partnering with the Pennsylvania State Police to outfit its officers with StrongSuit's Defender glove to protect them during patrol at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in July. Two hundred officers from this unit will be on patrol during the DNC and they will be utilizing the Defender glove to protect their hands.The Defender is designed to provide superior hand protection in multiple environments, but be comfortabl
  
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• Assault Counter Tactics Training to Benefit Orlando Shooting Victims

  06-07-2016 01:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Assault Counter Tactics is hosting an event called Training with Legends this week, with all proceeds to benefit victims of the Orlando shooting at Pulse night club. The event will take place July 9 at the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum in Titusville, FL.Presenters and instructors will include Danny McKnight, Gary O'Neal, Max Mullen, Bram Frank and Sonia Warning, Manny Cabrera, Frank Repass, Nathan Love, Brian Kovacs, and Glenn Hammond. Cost to attend is $100 per sessions or $300 for al
  
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• Video: Texas Officer Presumed Dead After Swept Away by Flood Waters

  06-07-2016 00:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Texas Officer Presumed Dead After Being Swept Away by Flood WatersAn off-duty Southern Methodist University police officer missing since he was swept into the flooded Turtle Creek in Dallas, TX, early Tuesday is presumed dead, officials said.The search for the officer, who was working an off-duty security job, initially focused on the area around Blackburn Street in Uptown.In a news conference about 11 a.m., officials said they had expanded the search to a 2-mile area between Fitzhugh Ave
  
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• California's Gun Laws Get Tougher

  06-07-2016 00:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a half-dozen gun-control measures into law Friday, adding sharp teeth to a set of California laws already considered the nation's toughest, reports the Orange County Register.His signature drew praise from liberal leaders who sought tighter restrictions in the wake of the Dec. 2 San Bernardino, CA, terrorist attack and other mass shootings, and criticism from conservatives who complained Sacramento was eroding Second Amendment rights.Among the bills Brown appro
  
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• New Law Supports First Responders Who Treat Injured Pets

  06-07-2016 00:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Until a new law was passed this spring, it was against the law in Ohio — along with many other states — for firefighters or paramedics to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats rescued from house fires, car accidents or other crisis situations. Only licensed veterinarians could do that.The legislation passed recently makes Ohio one of the first states to protect first responders who administer lifesaving aid to pets, companion animals. or police dogs in crisis. Animal advocates say
  
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