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• Video: CA Man Wanted for Threatening People with Hatchet Killed by Police After Vehicle Pursuit

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  VIDEO: CA Man Wanted for Threatening People with Hatchet Killed by Police After Vehicle PursuitA man wanted for threatening people with a Hatchet was shot dead by police after a chase ended in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon, according to an El Segundo police captain. No officers were hurt.The incident began about 12:25 p.m., when police received multiple calls reporting a man approaching people on the street and threatening them with an ax or machete,&n
  
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• North Dakota Deputy and Suspect Killed in Wednesday Shootout

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  A Rolette County, ND, Sheriff’s deputy and a suspect were killed in a shootout Wednesday night following a vehicle pursuit near Devils Lake.Rolette County Sheriff Gerald Medrud told the Grand Forks Herald the incident started around 6:30 p.m. with the pursuit of a stolen pickup. The male suspect led four officers on a chase through Rolette County.A shootout began when officers caught up to the pickup at a back roads intersection. Media reports indicate the shooting occurred during a traffi
  
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• New Mexico Sheriff Killed in Rollover Accident

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  Lea County (NM) Sheriff Steve Ackerman died in a single-vehicle crash described as a rollover near Encino in Central New Mexico on Tuesday night.New Mexico State Police are completing the investigation in which Ackerman was pronounced dead at the scene. No other passengers were in the vehicle, Lubbock Online reports.Information on the Lea County website shows Ackerman was elected in 2014 and began serving his term on Jan. 1, 2015. His biography shows he had been with the department since 1991.No
  
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• Indiana Sheriff’s K-9, Suspect Shot After Gary Traffic Stop

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  A Lake County, IN, sheriff’s officer shot a person who shot his police dog Wednesday afternoon in northwest Indiana, according to authorities.About 3 p.m. the officer conducted a traffic stop in Gary, and a passenger ran from the car, according to Indiana State Police. The sheriff’s officer and his K-9 partner, Blade, followed the person who ran from the car down an alley toward railroad tracks that were north of the stop, state police said. At some point near the tracks, the suspect
  
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• SHOT Show 2017: Ridge Footwear Holds Fundraiser to Benefit Officers

  19-01-2017 06:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ridge Footwear held a fundraiser Wednesday at the company’s SHOT Show booth to benefit Cops Helping Cops. The not-for-profit organization raises money to help rebuild the homes and lives of officers affected by devastating natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina.Between 3:00 and 5:00 Wednesday, attendees to the SHOT Show in Las Vegas who donated a minimum of $5 to Cops Helping Cops received a limited edition commemorative glass filled with Sierra Nevada beer, on tap at the Ridge booth.The
  
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• SHOT Show 2017: Med-Eng Introduces New ‘Avenger’ Robot to Help Bomb Technicians Defeat Terrorist Threats

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  Med-Eng announced the launch of the Avenger Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) at the 2017 SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) Show, Booth #12762. This bomb disposal and tactical robot has been engineered to provide police and military response teams with enhanced capabilities to manage ongoing and emerging threats posed by terrorists, particularly in urban environments where Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDS, or ‘car bombs’) are of concern.
  
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• SHOT Show 2017: Streamlight Introduces TLR-6 For Non-Rail 1911 Firearms

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  Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has introduced a TLR-6 weapon light for use with non-rail 1911 firearms. Featuring both a light and an integrated red aiming laser, it is designed to maximize visibility and targeting capability in a variety of home defense and tactical applications.The light, which uses an ultra-bright power LED, securely attaches to the trigger guard of many non-rail 1911 handguns including those manufact
  
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• Propper Celebrates 50 Years

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  Military and tactical gear and apparel company Propper International turns 50 this year. To honor the company’s strong history and its commitment to build upon that heritage, Propper is celebrating all year long with promotions and special events throughout 2017, starting with the launch of a redesigned website (www.propper.com), an iconic 50th Anniversary logoed badge, and a brand new corporate video chronicling the company’s heritage and vision for the future.Started in 1967 b
  
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• TX Officer Shot, Killed; Suspect Dies in Standoff

  19-01-2017 04:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A Little Elm, TX, police officer was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon after police approached a man carrying a gun in a residential area, according to authorities. The suspected shooter was later killed after an hours-long standoff, reports USA Today.Officers responded to the home around 3 p.m. CT after residents reported seeing a man with a gun, officials said. After being told to drop the weapon, the suspect began shooting at officers from inside the house, Lt. Orlando Hinojosa
  
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