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• Video: First Tactical Introduces V2 Tactical Pant with Color Protection Technology

  27-02-2018 23:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: First Tactical Introduces V2 Tactical Pant with Color Protection TechnologyFirst Tactical (a Point Blank Enterprises Inc. company) has introduced the V2 Tactical Pant, a versatile and rugged tactical pant with color protection technology.Dan Costa, founder of First Tactical, says the V2 Tactical Pant is the culmination of two decades of improvement and modification to the industry standard.V2 pants are not just designed to be tough and durable on the range and in the field, but also in th
  
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• IWCE 2018 to Host Communications Technology Professionals at Comprehensive Education Program

  27-02-2018 23:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) has announced its 2018 conference program, which is tailored to critical communications technology professionals who want to receive the latest developments, trends and technology in wireless communications. IWCE takes place March 5-9, 2018 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.With 10 tracks and 160 sessions over five days, the conference program offers introductory courses to technical workshops for any skill level or backg
  
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• Blue Line Innovations Launches 360-Degree K-9 Camera

  27-02-2018 23:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Blue Line Innovations LLC has announced the release of the K-9 360, which the company calls the world’s first 360-degree body camera designed for law enforcement and military K-9 use.Adaptable to mount securely to a variety of K-9 harnesses, the camera provides a full view of the situation around the K-9 and handler at all times.Just one of the camera’s benefits is its low profile that allows the canine to enter tight spaces while capturing full 360-degree footage of what the dog see
  
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• Video: Mississippi Mayor Bans Release of Suspects' Mug Shots After Officer-Involved Shootings

  27-02-2018 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Mississippi Mayor Bans Release of Suspects' Mug Shots After Officer-Involved ShootingsJackson, MS, Mayor Chokwe Lumumba signed an executive order Monday afternoon banning the release of mugshots from prior arrests of civilians involved in officer-involved shootings.“Mugshots and sensationalized news narratives create lasting impressions that adversely impact communities and widen the historic divides between police and the community,” Lumumba said. “The injustice of this
  
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• Video: Fox News Host Blasts Broward Sheriff, Says Deputies being Directed to Defend Him

  27-02-2018 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Fox News Host Blasts Broward Sheriff, Says Deputies being Directed to Defend HimIn an "Ingraham Angle" report, Fox News host Laura Ingraham blasted Broward County (FL) Sheriff Scott Israel and aired a purported internal email that directed employees to defend him.Ingraham said the email was given to her by a source and that its veracity was "confirmed" by a second source.It urges all staff members to vigorously support Israel as he "find[s himself] up against a flurry of media allegations
  
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• Axon CEO Rick Smith Relinquishes Salary for 10-Year Performance Plan

  27-02-2018 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Axon (Nasdaq: AAXN), a global leader in public safety technology, today announced a 10-year CEO performance award for CEO and founder Rick Smith tied entirely to achieving market cap and financial performance milestones that would make Axon one of the most valuable companies in the public safety sector.For the award to fully vest, Axon's market cap would have to grow ten-fold from recent levels to $13.5 billion, and key revenue and profitability goals would also have to be achieved. The award is
  
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• "Assault Weapon" Ban Introduced in House, 150 Democrats Support It

  27-02-2018 22:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Reps. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) and Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) formally introduced a bill in the House of Representatives on Monday to ban assault weapons.The legislation, called the Assault Weapons Ban of 2018, was introduced less than two weeks after the mass shooting at a Parkland, Fla., high school that left 17 people dead. The gunman used an AR-15 during the shooting, one of the many firearms that would be banned under the bill.Today I joined @RepCicilline and 150+ of my colleagues to introduce the
  
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• Video: Wild California Vehicle Pursuit Ends with K-9 Takedown

  27-02-2018 21:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Wild California Vehicle Pursuit Ends with K-9 TakedownA high-speed chase involving multiple agencies, several hit-and-run crashes and a violent carjacking in Orange County, CA, ended when a police K-9 took down the suspect. The man -- who was wanted for assault with a deadly weapon on an officer last week -- led police on a chase that started shortly before 5:30 p.m. Monday in Garden Grove. The suspect in that Feb. 18 incident was identified as 37-year-old Antonio Padilla Jr. of
  
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• Study Says: Police Rarely Use Force, Injuries to Suspects Even Rarer

  27-02-2018 21:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Police officers rarely use force in apprehending suspects, and when they do they seldom cause significant injuries to those arrested, according to a multi-site study published in the March issue of the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.“The use of force by police can result in serious injuries and fatalities, but the risk of significant injuries associated with different types of force is poorly defined,” said the study’s lead author, William P. Bozeman, M.D., profe
  
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• Florida Officer Honored for Capturing Parkland School Shooting Suspect

  27-02-2018 21:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The police officer who found Marjory Stoneman Douglas High shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz and took him into custody doesn’t see himself as a hero.“It’s not about me. It’s about my brothers and sisters in law enforcement, fire rescue, first responders. We all had a role that day,” Coconut Creek Officer Michael Leonard told Broward County commissioners as they honored him Tuesday. “I’m honored to wear the badge.”The commission proclaimed Tuesday Offic
  
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• Oklahoma Assistant Chief Dies from Crash Injuries

  27-02-2018 17:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Checotah, OK, Assistant Police Chief Justin Durrett, who was injured in a crash about two weeks ago, has died, police officials announced.Durrett was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Feb. 11 near Beaver Mountain Road and State Highway 71. Police officials said he died Monday."It is with deep regret that we are announcing the passing of Checotah (Assistant) Police Chief Justin Durrett," officials with the police department posted on Facebook.Durrett served at the Checotah Police Department fo
  
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• Sheepdog Survival Fund Provides LEOs Free Access to Training and Equipment

  27-02-2018 01:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Sheepdog Survival Fund, a new 501(c)(3) charitable organization, has made its official debut. Founded to address a serious unmet need within the law enforcement, first responder, and military communities, The Sheepdog Survival Fund helps these professionals accomplish their missions in the safest and most effective manner possible by providing access to advanced training and mission-critical equipment, all at zero cost to the applicants.“When you put on a uniform to serve and protect,
  
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