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• Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Murder of 2 Palm Springs Officers

  14-10-2016 23:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A California gang member pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder charges in the killing of two Palm Springs police officers in what authorities called an ambush during a domestic dispute call, reports the Associated Press.John Hernandez Felix entered the pleas in a Riverside County courtroom, where he appeared with shackles on his legs and was ordered held without bail.Authorities said Felix was intent on killing police on Saturday when he carried out the latest attack on officers across the natio
  
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• Video: Fallen MO Officer's Brother-In-Law Gives Emotional Eulogy

  14-10-2016 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Fallen MO Officer's Brother-In-Law Gives Emotional EulogySt. Louis County, MO, Police Officer Justin Sparks gave an emotional speech during the funeral for his brother-in-law, fellow officer Blake Snyder. The two were very close. Sparks helped him make the decision to become an officer, reports KTVI.Officer Blake Snyder was shot and killed by an 18-year-old suspect one week ago. He was an active church member and father.Snyder joined law enforcement because his wife Elizabeth's dad, Mike
  
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• Lancaster Mayor Blames CA Governor for L.A. Sheriff's Sergeant Death

  14-10-2016 21:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The mayor of Lancaster, CA, claimed Thursday that a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department sergeant who served his area until being shot to death on duty last week would be alive if not for Gov. Jerry Brown's "realignment" plan to reduce the state prison population. The governor's spokesman said the mayor's "wild claims" are baseless, reports the Associated Press.Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris was interviewed by Los Angeles radio station KNX-AM before a memorial service for his friend, Sgt. Stev
  
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• Pryme Bluetooth Accessories Optimize Kodiak Broadband Push-To-Talk

  14-10-2016 21:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cellular applications have opened a whole new world of communications opportunities for both business and private sectors. Hands-free PTT apps in particular have enabled personnel to communicate quickly and safely over broadband networks, without ever touching their phones. This is especially important in more demanding fields, such as public safety. However, these PTT apps rely on an ecosystem of compatible Bluetooth accessories in order to perform optimally.Kodiak, a carrier-integrated push-to
  
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• Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Wants Texas to Buy Rifle-Resistant Vests for Its Officers

  14-10-2016 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to give all Texas patrol officers ballistic vests that can withstand rifle rounds — and to exempt the spouses of fallen first responders from paying property taxes until they remarry. He laid out both initiatives during a Wednesday press conference, saying he'll prioritize them during next year's legislative session, reports the Texas Tribune.So far this year, 17 law enforcement officers have died on the job in Texas, more than in any other state, Patrick said. O
  
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• Vigilant Solutions Reinforces Agency Data Ownership and Offers to Migrate LPR Data at No Charge

  14-10-2016 20:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Headlining the company's activities at IACP Booth 2039, Vigilant Solutions showcases the company's legacy of commitment to equipping agencies with industry-leading technology and analytics that develop leads and help solve crimes at this year's International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference in San Diego. This year, Vigilant invites agencies to bring their open cases and let their team of retired law enforcement help them to develop leads using license plate recognition (LPR), an
  
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• Genetec Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership with Point Blank

  14-10-2016 02:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Genetec Inc., provider of open-architecture, IP security solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Point Blank Enterprises (PBE,) known for its development, manufacturing, and distribution of high-performance body armor. Through this partnership, Genetec and Point Blank plan to be able to offer law enforcement professionals a direct integration between the IRIS CAM body-worn camera and the all new Genetec Clearance, a case management system designed to speed up investigations by al
  
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• Boston PD Identifies Officers Critically Wounded in Wednesday Firefight

  14-10-2016 00:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Two veterans of the Boston Police Department have been identified as the officers critically wounded late Wednesday night during a shootout with an armed man inside an East Boston home.Boston Police Commissioner William Evans said Officer Richard Cintolo and Officer Matt Morris both remain in stable but critical condition following a violent confrontation on Gladstone Street."They’re recovering, which is really good news," said Evans.Cintolo is a 27-year veteran of the department while Mor
  
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• Police Group Calls for Boycott of Ice Cream Company Over Black Lives Matter Statement

  14-10-2016 00:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Blue Lives Matter is calling on all Americans to send a message to Ben & Jerry’s, and parent company Unilever, to boycott all Ben & Jerry’s products.Ben & Jerry’s just recently announced their support for Black Lives Matter along with a misinformation campaign accusing law enforcement of widespread systemic and institutionalized racism. Many companies have offered misguided statements of support for Black Lives Matter in the past, with the false belief tha
  
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