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• Pennsylvania Politicians Call For Charges in Fatal OIS of Antwon Rose

  26-06-2018 23:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Embed from Getty ImagesSeveral elected officials have joined community protesters in calling for charges to be filed against Officer Michael Rosfeld for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Antwon Rose, according to KDKA.Representative Jake Wheatley told a crowd of protesters gathered in Downtown Pittsburgh, “There should be a board, or commission that’s empowered to do its own investigation to take it out of the hands of the locals so politics is not a part of it.”Wheatley also c
  
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• Maryland Prosecutors Ask Police to Withhold Video of Fatal OIS

  26-06-2018 22:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Maryland prosecutors have asked police to not release body camera video footage that shows 41-year-old Robert White knock Officer Anand Badgujar to the ground and stand over him as the officer fatally shot the assailant, according to NBC News.White — a 41-year-old African American — was taken to a hospital, where he died.Officer Badgujar — who has served with MCPD for two years, following a five-year stint at Baltimore PD — is presently on paid administrative leave while
  
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• Entire Police Force in Mexico Detained Following Murder of Mayoral Candidate

  26-06-2018 22:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Michoacán law enforcement authorities have detained all members of the Ocampo (Mexico) police force as part of an investigation into the murder of Fernando Ángeles Juárez, a candidate for mayor in the township of roughly 24,000 people.“Ángeles' murder was followed by an unusually dramatic confrontation — but his killing is far from unusual in a country that has seen scores of politicians murdered in the past year,” NPR reported.According to NPR, Ocam
  
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• Hawaii Officer Named SRO of the Year

  26-06-2018 22:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to a press release from the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO), Officer Marvin Tevaga of the Maui Police Department has been named the Floyd Ledbetter National School Resource Officer of the Year.The annual award recognizes an SRO “who has made specific and significant contributions to the officer’s local community and/or school district,” the release said.NASRO presented the award to Tevaga during the opening ceremonies of its annual School Safe
  
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• Heather Locklear Arrested for Allegedly Attacking a Police Officer

  26-06-2018 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Embed from Getty ImagesActress Heather Locklear — who portrayed Officer Stacy Sheridan in the popular 1980s TV series T.J. Hooker — was “arrested late Sunday night for allegedly battering a police officer and emergency personnel,” according to CBS News.The Ventura County Sheriff's Department told CBS Los Angeles that the 56-year-old “was heavily intoxicated and arguing with friends and family before she attacked the deputies and kicked a medic in the chest.”Lo
  
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• Pennsylvania Police Crack Cold Case with DNA, Genetic Genealogy Database

  26-06-2018 21:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Embed from Getty ImagesFollowing closely on the news of the arrest of alleged Golden State Killer Joseph James DeAngelo based on the use of a genetic genealogy database, police in Pennsylvania have made an arrest in the 1992 rape and murder of Christy Mirack, an elementary school teacher in Lancaster.The Washington Post reports that the arrest of Raymond Rowe — a “49-year-old, a popular wedding and event DJ in central Pennsylvania who goes by DJ Freez” — was determined to
  
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• California Church Tells Congregation to Stop Calling Police

  26-06-2018 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  The First Congregational Church of Oakland, CA, has asked its parishioners to try to stop calling police — especially on people of color — according to KQED.The church especially wants to avoid calls to police over homeless individuals who are in crisis due to mental health problems, intoxication, drug overdose, or some combination of the three.Church leaders are hoping to “create a volunteer force of community and church members trained in conflict resolution who can be on-cal
  
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• Arrest Made in Murder of California Fire Captain

  26-06-2018 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A 77-year-old man has been arrested in the murder case of Captain Dave Rosa — a 17-year veteran with the Long Beach (CA) Fire Department who was shot and killed while responding to a fire at a retirement home, according to KTLA-TV. The shooting left two other people wounded.Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna said that Thomas Kim — who reportedly lived at the retirement facility — was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder, two counts of attempted murder, and arson.Rosa is
  
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• Hard Core PT

  26-06-2018 20:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The new and innovative Hard Core PT from Armor Express exhibits a lightweight, low-profile architecture with fully adjustable shoulders and waist. This ergonomic carrier leverages Bravo cut panels which offer greater coverage and a more precise fit. It features the Dynamic Cummerbund System, allowing the user greater flexibility and more efficient movement. 
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• Osprey

  26-06-2018 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  DeSantis Gunhide's Osprey is a trailing slot OWB/IWB holster built from premium tan saddle leather. The belt slots will fit belts up to 1 1/2" wide. The IWB strap is "cantable" and easily removed without tools. 
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• RHIB Patrol Boat

  26-06-2018 20:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The new Lake Assault Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) is engineered for fast and nimble emergency response. The lightweight craft features a shallow draught and is able to operate in as little as 12 to 14 inches of water. It is an ideal fit for departments responding to a wide range of water conditions including flooding. The RHIB can be launched and operated by a single person and can be configured for dive, rescue, and patrol operations. 
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• Dragon Law Enforcement

  26-06-2018 20:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dragon speech recognition solutions transform productivity and documentation accuracy for industries, including public safety. Using Dragon Law Enforcement, you can create a faster, safer, and more efficient way to complete incident reports and make the RMS easier to use by voice. Simply speak to dictate 3x faster with up to 99% recognition accuracy. 
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• HLX: Hybrid Lightweight Crossover

  26-06-2018 20:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Streamlined. Durable. Comfortable. The perfect modern balance. Propper's new HLX Collection is made to elevate performance as it bends and moves, in a sleek, low-pro look with maximum comfort and mobility. 
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• Pryme BTH-500 RSM

  26-06-2018 20:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Now available through GSA, Pryme’s Bluetooth Speaker Mic featuring rotary volume control is ideal for police LMR users who wear gloves. Plus it's smaller, lighter, and weather resistant, with versions for Kenwood, ICOM, or Hytera Bluetooth equipped radios. Provides 40+ hours talk time (80 typical) / 30+ days standby.   
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• Sublite Cushion Tactical

  26-06-2018 20:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Using officer feedback and testing, Reebox Duty designed its Duty Sublite Cushion Tactical boots to be extremely flexible and unbelievably lightweight. Weighing in at just under a pound, these boots are ready for duty and made to provide the comfort your feet deserve. Available in Black, Coyote, Sage, and waterproof styles. 
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• Streamlight TLR-7

  26-06-2018 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The extremely lightweight Streamlight TLR-7 delivers 500 lumens and fits a broad range of full-size and compact handguns for a variety of concealed carry and law enforcement uses. The low-profile design prevents snagging, and a safe "off" feature ensures the light cannot be accidentally activated, saving battery power.  
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• Women’s 24-7 Series Xpedition Pants

  26-06-2018 19:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Now available in a women’s cut, these lightweight yet super durable pants are the right choice for a wide range of outdoor activities. Tru-Spec's Women’s 24-7 Series Xpedition Pants feature polyester cotton ripstop material with integrated soft flex panels to provide extra mobility and range of motion in all the right places.  Dual mesh zippered cooling vents at the thigh and calf area increase air flow and temperature regulation.  Available in Black, Coyote, and Range
  
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