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LASD Seizes $10M In Marijuana From Warehouse Grow Operation

Sat, 26 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

Los Angeles County Sheriff's detectives seized more than 2,000 marijuana plants valued at $10 million from a sophisticated indoor warehouse grow operation capable of producing $30 million a year of marijuana.

Raytheon Brings Hollywood Motion Capture Technology To LE Training

Fri, 25 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

The VIRTSIM system applies Motion Reality's patented motion capture technology to allow a tactical team of up to 13 individuals to interactively train with complete freedom of motion. Unencumbered by wires or cables in a 360-degree virtual environment, trainees experience realistic sensory feedback as they interact with live people or avatars.

Delaware Speedway Honors Fallen Law Enforcement Officers

Fri, 25 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

The Dover International Speedway in Delaware will honor law enforcement officers during a ceremony before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on June 3.

Brite-Strike Introduces Adhesive Light Strip 10 Pack

Fri, 25 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

Brite-Strike Technologies has introduced the APALS (All Purpose Adhesive Light Strip) 10 pack, according to the company. The crush-proof flex-pack developed by Brite-Strike eliminates accidental activation.

Law Firm Honors C.O.P.S. Ark. President

Fri, 25 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

Linda Craig, president of the Arkansas chapter of Concerns Of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), was honored by a Little Rock law firm for her work supporting police survivors.

Border Patrol Seizes 'Cloned' UPS Vehicle Carrying 13 Illegals

Fri, 25 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

Border Patrol agents arrested a 21-year old man who was attempting to smuggle illegal aliens into the U.S. using a vehicle that resembled a UPS van on May 18 in El Centro, Calif.

L.A. Training Center Offers Counter-Drug Symposium

Fri, 25 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

The Los Angeles High Intensity Drug Training Area (HIDTA) training center will offer a two-day symposium for law enforcement officers covering threats such as Mexican drug cartels, street gangs, and border security.

Streamlight Renews Support of Concerns of Police Survivors

Fri, 25 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

Streamlight Inc. renewed its sponsorship of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) for the 13th year in a row with a contribution of cash and in-kind product donations.

Glock Donates $100,000 To Special Operations Forces

Fri, 25 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

Adding to its ongoing support of special operations forces (SOF), Glock Inc. donated $100,000 to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) during the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) in Tampa, Fla.

Video: Wrestler Gets 3 Years for Assaulting Deputy

Fri, 25 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

A former standout wrestler who attacked a Greene County (Ohio) Sheriff's deputy pleaded guilty to attempted felonious assault and was sentenced to three years

Ohio High School Shooter To Be Tried As Adult

Fri, 25 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

The Ohio teenager accused of gunning down three classmates in the Chardon High School cafeteria will be tried as an adult, a judge ruled on Thursday. If convicted, T.J. Lane would be eligible for life imprisonment.

AWOL Muslim Solider Guilty of Fort Hood Bomb Plot

Fri, 25 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

Pfc. Naser Abdo, an AWOL infantryman accused of plotting to kill GIs and their families in revenge for America's wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, was found guilty Thursday.

Police Product Test: Streamlight SL-20L Flashlight

Fri, 25 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

Historically, the biggest hurdle with LED technology has been getting the "candela" or "candlepower" to compare to that of an incandescent. LEDs generally put out high "lumens," meaning they are really bright at close distances, but not as good at casting light in the distance. Streamlight figured out how to do both with this one.

Getting the Word Out

Fri, 25 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

Law enforcement agencies will soon have access to the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS), a voluntary emergency alerting system developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the FCC, and wireless carriers.

Fullerton PD To Fire 3 Cops In Kelly Thomas Beating

Thu, 24 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

The Fullerton Police Department will fire three of the officers involved in the fatal beating of homeless man Kelly Thomas.

TASER Ships Axon Flex On-Body Cameras

Thu, 24 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

TASER International, Inc. has begun shipping its Axon Flex on-body cameras to law enforcement agencies who will use the recording system to seamlessly capture video evidence from the officer's perspective.

Fla. Cop Shot on Turnpike Thought She Would Die

Thu, 24 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

Key Biscayne (Fla.) Police officer Nelia Real told reporters she didn't think she would survive being shot in the neck during her first public interview about the shooting.

Md. Dispatcher Snores During 911 Call

Thu, 24 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

A Montgomery County, Md., emergency dispatcher could be heard snoring while a frantic woman tried to get help with her husband who was turning blue.

Chicago Police Bust Drug Ring, Arrest Cartel Members

Thu, 24 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

The Chicago Police Department today arrested 12 South Side drug-trafficking suspects, including members of the Gangster Disciples street gang and two Mexican drug cartel operators.

Conn. Trooper Union's 'No-Confidence' Vote Moves Forward

Thu, 24 May 2012 0:00:00 PST

The union representing road troopers with the Connecticut State Police will conduct a "no-confidence" vote of the agency's leaders among its members. There has never been such a vote in the agency's 109-year history.