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• Louisiana State Trooper Dies of Heart Attack

  11-01-2017 23:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A Louisiana State Police Trooper assigned to the Gaming Enforcement Division died Tuesday afternoon of a heart attack while at work in Lake Charles, according to a department Facebook post.Sgt. Tracy Morgan, 51, collapsed while walking from the parking garage, and he was pronounced dead at the hospital."Sergeant Morgan proudly served our country as a U.S. Marine and served as a Lake Charles City Police Officer before becoming a Trooper in 1994. Sergeant Morgan had extensive investigative experie
  
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• The Safariland Group Expands Platform with Key Acquisitions

  11-01-2017 22:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Safariland Group, a global provider of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, announced that it has completed the acquisitions of Pacific Safety Products Inc. ("PSP"), Aegis Engineering Limited ("Aegis"), and LBA International Limited ("LBA"), known for the design and production of high-performance protective apparel for defense and law enforcement. These acquisitions significantly expand Safariland's international footpr
  
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• Baltimore PD to Double In-Service Training Requirement for Officers

  11-01-2017 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Baltimore Police Department is requiring all of its officers to go through 80 hours of in-service training this year — twice as many hours as last year — in order to ramp up their understanding of deescalation tactics, appropriate methods of interacting with youths and other community-oriented enforcement and engagement practices, Commissioner Kevin Davis said on Tuesday."The state of Maryland requires 40 hours, but I'm requiring 80 hours," Davis said. "A lot of that has to do wi
  
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• Paralyzed NYPD Officer Who Championed Forgiveness Dies at 59

  11-01-2017 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Officer Steven McDonald, a New York City police officer who was shot by a 15-year-old boy in Central Park in July 1986 and paralyzed from the neck down, but who forgave his assailant, hoped for the youth’s redemption, and remained in the public eye for his spirit in the face of adversity, died on Tuesday in Manhasset, NY. He was 59.Officer McDonald was hospitalized on Friday after having a heart attack. His death, at North Shore University Hospital, was announced by Police Commissioner Jam
  
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• Acadis Mobile

  11-01-2017 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Envisage Technologies has begun offering a mobile application of Acadis Readiness Suite, a software solution built to manage the complex training operations for first responder communities. Acadis Mobile is available for download from the App Store. Acadis Mobile records observed tests and practical exercises, such as firearms or emergency vehicle operations (EVO) assessments when connected to the internet. Offline data can be uploaded once the user is online. 
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• Rugged Keyboard and Mount System

  11-01-2017 21:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Havis Inc. has introduced the PKG-KB-201 package with rugged USB backlit keyboard and patent-pending keyboard mount with integrated quick release functionality. The Havis KB-101 is an IP65-rated rugged keyboard with standard USB connection with water resistant cap to allow for connection to a docking station or directly to a computing device. The keyboard includes 89 red monochrome-illumination backlight keys, including 12 function keys, to reduce eye strain, and a multi-touch, two-finger mouse
  
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• New Underwater Metal Detector

  11-01-2017 21:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JW Fishers Mfg. has released a new underwater metal detector for 2017. The SAR-1 Search and Recovery was designed for use by government agencies to locate metal objects in poor visibility underwater environments from up to 5 feet. The SAR-1 alerts the operator to the presence of metal by vibration which is transmitted through the handle and LED display. The SAR-1 rechargeable batteries power the detector for up to 12 hours. 
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• Workforce Telestaff Scheduling Application

  11-01-2017 21:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New enhancements to Workforce TeleStaff, an automated public safety scheduling and notification application from Kronos, give employees greater means to communicate with each other and allow them to make changes to their own shifts with minimal supervisor involvement. Additions include added business workflows so employees can trade or cancel their shift trades based on organizational rules, without the need to first inform supervisors. 
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• BEE III with New K-band Antenna

  11-01-2017 21:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MPH Industries' BEE III directional speed radar is now available in a new lower priced K-band version.This BEE III has a small detachable display for more mounting options and LED displays, and its slim K-band patch antennas take up less horizontal space in the vehicle. The radar includes the automatic same direction (ASD) mode with patented technology to eliminate the faster/slower button and measure traffic direction. 
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• Vehicle Forensics Solution

  11-01-2017 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MSAB and Berla announced a partnership that will allow users to access and analyze data from both vehicles systems and mobile devices. The partnership will combine Berla's iVe vehicle forensics kit and MSAB's XAMN analytical software to give investigators access to the data left behind in vehicles. iVe provides forensic examiners and investigators a means to acquire and analyze data from vehicle systems, while the XAMN software offers analysis tools for mobile datasets.www.msab.com www.berla.co&
  
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• Custom Foam Site

  11-01-2017 21:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pelican Products Inc. has launched its foam customizer, Pelicanfoam.com, which gives customers the ability to design custom-fit foam to protect the valuable items they store in their Pelican cases. After selecting a case, customers identify the object they want to protect, then select one of two foam types based on the object they're protecting. Flat rates are applied by foam size and start at $45. 
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• Left Handed Multi-Fit Holster Models

  11-01-2017 21:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Phalanx Defense Systems, L.L.C. has introduced left-hand compact models of its Stealth Operator Series Holster for both inside the waistband and outside the waistband carry. The left-handed IWB and OWB models of the Stealth Operator Series Holster currently accept over 155 different handgun makes and models. The holster is currently available as a compact version only. Customers can find the Stealth Operator Holster Series at retailers nationwide. 
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• Quiklitter XL

  11-01-2017 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rescue Essentials has released a new addition to its QuikLitter line of soft litters, the QuikLitter XL. The QuikLitter XL is larger, at 80" x 40", has 14 grab handles, and features a maximum load rating of 1,000 pounds. Two integrated patient retention straps help to secure the patient in the litter when transporting over uneven surfaces. The Quiklitter XL comes folded in an 8" x 11" x 4" package and weighs 2.2 pounds. 
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• Ferguson Effect Real, Survey Finds

  11-01-2017 20:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Police work has always been hard. Today police say it is even harder. In a new Pew Research Center survey conducted by the National Police Research Platform, majorities of police officers say that recent high-profile fatal encounters between black citizens and police have made their jobs riskier, aggravated tensions between police and blacks, and left many officers reluctant to fully carry out some of their duties.Overall, 86% say police work is harder today as a result of these high-profile inc
  
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• Atlanta's New Police Chief Sworn In

  11-01-2017 20:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Erika Shields was sworn in as Atlanta's Chief of Police on Tuesday, making her the second woman to take the post in the department's history following Beverly Harvard's appointment in 1994, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution."I am truly humbled to be given the opportunity to lead the Atlanta Police Department," Shields said, adding that her way has been paved by leaders such as former Police Chief George Turner, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, and Dave Wilkinson, president of the Atlanta Police
  
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• Axon Signal Magazine

  11-01-2017 01:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  TASER International, maker of body-worn cameras, has announced its new Signal Performance Power Magazine. The SPPM is a smart battery that works with TASER's X2 and X26P Smart Weapons. It is designed to automatically inform Axon Fleet compatible cameras that a TASER Smart Weapon within signal range is armed, when the trigger is pulled, or when its arc switch is activated. The cameras can sense the Smart Weapon status change and start recording. 
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• Protector Discreet Armored Vehicles

  11-01-2017 01:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Armored Group has introduced the first model in its new line of discreet armored vehicles. The Protector vehicles offer rifle round rated personnel protection, a blast/ricochet rated floor, and a run flat tire system. The line features light-weight ballistic materials and multiple exterior sizes and interior layouts. The Protector is available on Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter, Nissan NV, and Chevrolet/GMC Vans. The armoring protects against NIJ III Threats, such as 7.62x51mm rounds and bla
  
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• XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System

  11-01-2017 01:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System from XL Hybrids is compatible with Class 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 vans and passenger wagons. New vehicles or existing fleet assets can be upfit as electric hybrids quickly and easily. Installation takes less than six hours per vehicle and is available through any certified installer in the company's network across North America. 
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• Tragedy in Bakersfield

  11-01-2017 01:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Perhaps the worst thing that can happen to a law enforcement officer on duty other than being killed or seriously wounded or having a friend or loved one killed or seriously wounded is to be involved in a shooting of an unarmed person based on bad information that he or she had a gun.Recently a tragic example of this type of shooting occurred in Bakersfield, CA.Shortly after midnight on Monday Dec. 12, officers were called to a residential area of Bakersfield. Minutes later Francisco Serna, 73,
  
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• Holsters & Duty Gear: Proven Designs and New Technology

  11-01-2017 01:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Having the right duty holster at your side can make all of the difference for comfort as well as function during the workday. In addition, choosing the holster you are most comfortable with may provide a sense of added security.Law enforcement professionals have many options when it comes to duty holsters and accessories. There are numerous duty gear makers and most of them make dozens of holster models.POLICE Magazine spoke with manufacturers and officers about the latest trends in duty holster
  
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• Reward Raised for Capture of FL Cop Killer Suspect

  11-01-2017 00:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Authorities raised to $100,000 the reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in the fatal shooting of an Orlando police sergeant on Tuesday as he eluded hundreds of officers on the second day of a massive manhunt, reports the Associated Press.Authorities advised that arrest warrants were being prepared for people who may have helped 41-year-old Markeith Loyd evade deputies in the past month as they searched for him for questioning in the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend in De
  
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