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• IACP 2017: The Latest in Training Simulators

  06-12-2017 23:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Each year at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) show, training simulators are one of the biggest attractions on the exhibition floor. Simulator manufacturers use IACP to show off their latest models and newest features and let potential customers take them for a test drive. Here's the training simulators that caught our attention at this year's show.Meggitt Training Systems
  Meggitt introduced two new major use-of-force simulator products at this year's IACP, the FATS 100P p
  
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• Video: Oklahoma Officer Faces Murder Charge Over Shooting of Suicidal Suspect

  06-12-2017 23:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Oklahoma Officer Faces Murder Charge Over Shooting of Suicidal SuspectAn Oklahoma City police officer was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder, accused of unjustly shooting a suicidal person last month. Keith Patrick Sweeney, 32, is charged in Oklahoma County District Court. District Attorney David Prater filed the charge himself Tuesday morning, NewsOK.com reports.Sgt. Sweeney fatally shot Dustin Pigeon, 29, early Nov. 15 after the man called 911 threatening suicide, police rep
  
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• Video: Bystander Shoots at Man Reportedly Attacking GA Deputy

  06-12-2017 23:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Bystander Shoots at Man Reportedly Attacking GA DeputyA bystander shot at a man who was attacking an officer outside a gas station, according to the Sheriff's Office in Dawson County, GA.Officials said a deputy was giving the man a ride to a Chevron gas station. The deputy was about to give the man money when the man began to beat the deputy in the face and head with his fist, authorities say.An innocent bystander saw what was happening and shot at the man, who ran across the street to a
  
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• Officer Hailed as Hero at Orlando Nightclub Shooting Loses Job, Pension Money Over PTSD

  06-12-2017 23:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  An officer hailed as a hero for his actions during the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando is being let go just six months before he would have become vested in his pension.Omar Delgado, 45, a corporal at the Eatonville (FL) Police Department, was one of the first officers at the club in the early hours of June 12, 2016, after a gunman killed 49 people and injured dozens in what was then the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. Delgado, who suffers fro
  
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• Video: MD Governor's Crime Plan Sends State Police to Baltimore

  06-12-2017 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: MD Governor's Crime Plan Sends State Police to Baltimore/a>Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced a package of initiatives Tuesday aimed at curbing violent crime in Baltimore — ordering increased state patrols in high-crime areas and promising an “aggressive sweep” arresting criminals wanted on outstanding warrants.He reiterated his criticism that Mayor Catherine Pugh’s anti-violence plan focuses too much on providing services to young people to prevent crime in th
  
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• Illinois Chief Rams Suspects' Car After Shots Fired During Funeral Procession

  06-12-2017 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Four people suspected of firing guns from a vehicle during a funeral procession were taken into custody Tuesday afternoon in Hillside, IL, after the Chicago suburb’s police chief ran his SUV into the suspects’ vehicle following a brief chase.A 911 caller said gunfire was coming from a vehicle in the funeral procession, said Chief Joseph Lukaszek of the Hillside Police Department.Lukaszek and other responding officers attempted to pull the car over, but the chief eventually made a dec
  
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• Defense Focuses on Taser Grab in Former SC Officer's Sentencing Hearing Over Walter Scott Shooting

  06-12-2017 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Michael Slager’s defense team on Tuesday used evidence not allowed during his murder trial in an effort to convince a judge that the former North Charleston, SC, officer felt threatened when he fatally shot Walter Scott.An audio expert contended that an eyewitness video captured Slager shouting, “Let go of the Taser, or I’ll shoot you,” moments before the then officer pulled his .45-caliber pistol and fired eight times. Slager has said he did so because Scott took the&nbs
  
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• Assaults Against CBP Officers Up 45% in 2017

  06-12-2017 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday reported a 45 percent increase in the number of assaults against its Customs and Border Protection officers from fiscal year 2016 to FY 2017.CBP recorded 847 assaults against its officers in the just-finished fiscal year, compared to 585 in the previous year, government data said.Despite the significant uptick in assaults, law enforcement officers are responding less frequently with lethal force, pursuant to instructions from CBP last year, the Wash
  
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• FL Officer Wounded, Suspect Killed in Walmart Parking Lot Shootout

  06-12-2017 21:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Miami-Dade Police officer was rushed to the hospital after he was wounded in a shooting that left a suspect dead at a Walmart in northwest Miami-Dade Wednesday, officials said.Miami-Dade Police officials said the officer was shot multiple times and was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he was in stable condition."To be quite honest and quite frank, what occurred today is that the officer that is laying in that bed behind us today was born again because at close range he was able to sur
  
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• FN Adds to List of State-Compliant Rifles With New Maryland FN 15s

  06-12-2017 21:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  FN America, LLC has announced the release of two new state-compliant FN 15 models for Maryland residents. The FN 15 MD Heavy Barrel Carbine and FN 15 MD Heavy Barrel Rifle meet the state of Maryland's requirements for sale with the heavy barrel profile, limited 10-round magazine capacity, and other features.Combining rock-solid reliability with pinpoint accuracy and battle-proven durability, the FN 15 MD Heavy Barrel Carbine and Rifle are ready for the firing line. The 10-round carbine features
  
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• Officer exchanges gunfire with Walmart shopper who dies, police say - Sun Sentinel

  06-12-2017 21:14 via sun-sentinel.com
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  Officer exchanges gunfire with Walmart shopper who dies, police say
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  A Miami-Dade police officer who was wounded multiple times Wednesday during a close range shootout with a suspected shoplifter was able to walk with the support of colleagues into a hospital. David Facen, 54, of Miami, died in the parking lot of the ...and more »
  
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• ADRF Launches FiRe Product Line for In-Building Public Safety Connectivity

  06-12-2017 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Advanced RF Technologies Inc. (ADRF), a large pure-play in-building Distributed Antenna System (DAS) provider for public safety and commercial radio frequencies, has announced its new FiRe Series Fiber Optic Repeater, purpose-built to provide robust, mission-critical, and cost-effective coverage for first responders.The line's flagship product is the FiRe-78-4, which combines ADRF's PSR-78-9533 FirstNet compliant public safety 700/800 MHz channelized digital repeater with ADRF's ADXV Series DAS
  
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• IWI Introduces Masada Striker-Fired Pistols

  06-12-2017 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), an SK Group member has announced the U.S. introduction of the Masada family of striker-fired pistols for law enforcement, military, and civilian purchase.The Masada has passive safety mechanisms, including a firing pin block safety and a crisp trigger reset with a built-in trigger safety. It features a takedown mechanism made to be fast, easy, and safe with no need to pull the trigger for disassembly. The pistol comes in another variant which utilizes a thumb acti
  
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• Pulse nightclub hero to be dismissed by police department - ABC News

  06-12-2017 20:34 via abcnews.go.com
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  Pulse nightclub hero to be dismissed by police department
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  A Florida police officer who was hailed a hero for swiftly rescuing a victim in the Pulse nightclub shooting last year will be dismissed from the force at the end of the month. Interested in Pulse Shooting? Add Pulse Shooting as an interest to stay up ...
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• Envisage Technologies Named to Top Vendor List in Law Enforcement Software Market

  06-12-2017 19:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Envisage Technologies, creators of the Acadis Readiness Suite and FirstForward—software solutions built to manage the complex training operations for law enforcement training environments—have been named one of the "Most Prominent Vendors" in Technavio's Global Law Enforcement Software Market category. This marks the second consecutive year in which Envisage has been named to this list.Designed to streamline training processes, increase visibility and access to training and testing,
  
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• Smith & Wesson Announces New M&P M2.0 Pistol With TruGlo TFX Sights

  06-12-2017 19:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Smith & Wesson's popular M&P M2.0 pistol is now available with front and rear TruGlo TFX sights. Chambered in both 9mm and .40 S&W in the popular Flat Dark Earth finish, the M&P M2.0 pistol features a 4.25" barrel, no thumb safety, and ships with TruGlo TFX sights for enhanced visibility in a variety of conditions.Jan Mladek, General Manager for Smith & Wesson and M&P brands said, "The M&P M2.0 pistol in Flat Dark Earth with TruGlo TFX sights provides the consumer wit
  
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• Police captain on leave over 'white male privilege' remark - New York Post

  06-12-2017 18:56 via nypost.com
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  Police captain on leave over 'white male privilege' remark
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  A female police captain in Indiana is on paid administrative leave after telling a colleague that he benefited from “white male privilege” during a transgender awareness session. The future of Capt. Carri Weber with the Plainfield Police Department ...
  Female police captain in Indiana suspended after 'white male privilege' remarkWashington Post
  Indiana Police Captain Put on Leave for Rightfully Us
  
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• Old Goucher raid netted over 16 pounds of suspected fentanyl, police say; 2 men charged - Baltimore Sun

  06-12-2017 18:42 via baltimoresun.com
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  Old Goucher raid netted over 16 pounds of suspected fentanyl, police say; 2 men charged
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  Police say a raid on an Old Goucher corner store netted over 16 pounds of suspected fentanyl and 13 pounds of suspected morphine. (Kevin Rector / Baltimore Sun). Kevin RectorContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. A raid on an Old Goucher corner store this ...
  
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• Streamlight Introduces Dualie Rechargeable Magnet

  06-12-2017 17:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, introduced the Dualie Rechargeable Magnet, a lithium ion battery-powered rechargeable LED flashlight that is safety rated for use in Division 1 environments. The new dual-function light features both a forward-facing spot beam and side-facing flood light for use individually or simultaneously for optimizing navigation and eliminating blind spots. The new light also can be used hands free through the use of integrated magnets that
  
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• Video: GA Officer Saves Choking 29-Day-Old Baby With CPR

  06-12-2017 01:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: GA Officer Saves Choking 29-Day-Old Baby With CPRA Savannah-Chatham, GA, police officer saved the life of a 29-day-old baby on Friday by performing CPR.Officer William Eng responded to a call made from an apartment at about 8:30 p.m. He found Tina Adkins holding her unresponsive infant, Bella, Cpl. Hillary Nielsen said.Eng took the baby into his arms and began performing CPR. After about a minute of compressions, Bella opened her eyes and began breathing, reports the Savannah Morning News
  
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• Video: Phony Interpreter Uses Fake Sign Language at FL Police Press Conference

  06-12-2017 01:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Phony Interpreter Uses Fake Sign Language at FL Police Press ConferenceWhen the Tampa (FL) Police Department held a press conference about an arrest made in the highly publicized Seminole Heights homicides case on Nov. 28, many in the deaf community were left in the dark thanks to a phony interpreter."She was standing there twisting her hands back and forth. I could tell automatically that interpreters don't do that," said Betti Bonni, a certified deaf interpreter.Derlyn Roberts showed up
  
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• Oregon K-9 Killed in On-Duty Car Crash

  06-12-2017 00:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hillsboro, OR, K-9 Billy died late Monday evening after a crash at Tualatin Valley Highway and Century Boulevard, reports the Statesman Journal.K-9 handler Officer Cory Zaugg was westbound on TV Highway when an eastbound vehicle made a left turn onto Century, striking the patrol car, police spokesman Lt. Henry Reimann said.Zaugg had minor injuries but ‎Billy "suffered massive trauma" and died, he said. 
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• Video: 'Armed, Dangerous' Man Shot at OH Officers, Manhunt Underway

  06-12-2017 00:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: 'Armed, Dangerous' Man Shot at OH Officers, Manhunt UnderwayWayne County, OH, authorities are searching for a man accused of shooting at several officers during a police chase early Tuesday.None of the officers were injured, reports WJW.According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, the suspect is James "Bubba" Schmidt.According to a press release, around 1:30 a.m. Wooster, OH, police received information that Schmidt was seen at a Walmart on Burbank Road. They went to the area in an att
  
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• Video: Point Blank Honors 20 Officers Saved by Their Ballistic Vests

  06-12-2017 00:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Point Blank Honors 20 Officers Saved by Their Ballistic VestsPoint Blank honored 20 officers whose lives were saved by Point Blank body armor. The company's annual Saves Recognition Event was held at its Pompano Beach, FL, manufacturing headquarters Monday."These Officers represent the Best of the Best and truly exemplify bravery, strength, and commitment to excellence," the company posted on Facebook. "We are proud that our body armor saved their lives and allowed them to return safely h
  
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