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• ASPCA Funds Pet Microchip Scanners for 86 NYPD Precincts and Housing Police Service Areas

  03-03-2018 17:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) announced today that it is working with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to provide pet microchip scanners to every precinct in the city – 86 in all – including Housing Police Service Areas (PSAs). The effort is part of the ASPCA-NYPD Partnership, which is now entering its fifth year.Microchips are subcutaneous identification implants, roughly the size of a grain of rice, used most commonly in cats and do
  
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• Streamlight Introduces Penlight with Adjustable Focus

  03-03-2018 16:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, launched the Streamlight Jr. F-STOP, an ultra-compact 2AA alkaline penlight that allows users to smoothly transition between spot and flood beams to meet both close-up and area lighting needs.The Streamlight Jr. F-STOP’s adjustable focus allows users to transition the beam from a piercing spot light to a smooth flood pattern by simply sliding the flashlight’s bezel.   “The Streamlight Jr. F-STOP i
  
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• Streamlight Introduces 3,500-Lumen Rechargeable ProTac Flashlight

  03-03-2018 16:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the ProTac HL 5-X USB rechargeable system, the newest and brightest addition to the ProTac series of tactical lights. Delivering up to 3,500 lumens, the new light comes with two of Streamlight’s new 18650 lithium ion batteries with an integrated micro USB charging port and a charge cord. A ProTac HL 5-X with four CR123A batteries is also available.The ProTac HL 5-X USB
  
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• PowerDMS’ Public-Facing Documents Increases Transparency and Trust for Law Enforcement Agencies

  03-03-2018 16:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  In response to increased demand for law enforcement compliance with accreditation standards, legal requirements, state mandates, and public records requests, and to enhance community trust and transparency, PowerDMS—a law enforcement’s leader in policy and training management technology— announces the launch of Public-Facing Documents.This add-on feature for the software’s Policy module gives designated users the ability to publish policies and other critical content
  
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• Police on scene at Water Tower Place after report of shot fired; no one injured - Chicago Tribune

  03-03-2018 01:53 via chicagotribune.com
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  Police on scene at Water Tower Place after report of shot fired; no one injured
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  Police investigate reported shots fired in the Water Tower Place on March 2, 2018. (E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune). Ese OlumhenseChicago Tribune. Police are on the scene at Water Tower Place after someone fired a shot in the shopping mall on ...and more »
  
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• Nail-salon murder suspect killed by police in Mesa - azcentral

  03-03-2018 01:49 via azcentral.com
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  Nail-salon murder suspect killed by police in Mesa
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  A man suspected of murdering a woman in a Mesa nail salon last month was fatally shot by an officer Friday morning, Mesa police said. The 36-year-old man, who was not immediately identified, had been under surveillance by police and a U.S. Marshals ...and more »
  
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• Free Law Enforcement Training

  03-03-2018 00:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One of the greatest issues facing American law enforcement is the cost of training. Many agencies are stretching their training budgets beyond the breaking point and few officers have the time or money to seek out extra training on their own.That's why it's imperative that agencies and officers take advantage of free training when it's offered. Here's a look at four programs that offer high-quality training for free (or extremely low cost) to sworn officers.Below 100The goal of Below 100 is to b
  
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