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Military Aircraft Crash in Iraq Highlights Dangers Troops Face Each Day

A military aircraft crash in Iraq, in which an American service member died and several others were injured, highlights the dangers troops face every day, Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Robert Manning III told reporters.

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UF Pro Introduces Limited Edition Striker BDU in MultiCam Black

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FN Releases FN 509 Simunition Pistol for Law Enforcement

FN America, LLC has announced the release of the FN 509 Simunition pistol, developed jointly with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, available to law enforcement agencies nationwide. Ideal for agencies seeking more realistic training for their officers, the FN 509 Simunition is designed as a complete pistol that utilizes the FN 509 fire control, frame, and magazine along with the Simunition slide assembly to fire the proprietary FX 9mm marking cartridges.

"The FN 509 Simunition pistol gives agencies the ability to train their officers for force-on-force scenarios in real-time," said Charles "Bucky" Mills, senior director for law enforcement sales at FN America, LLC. "This ability provides a great training benefit for our agencies invested in the FN 509 platform and is an added benefit for future agencies considering the FN 509 as their next duty pistol."

The FN 509 Simunition is a dedicated training pistol that utilizes the FX 9mm reduced-energy, non-lethal marking cartridges. The FN 509 Simunition pistol ships with three magazines that feature dedicated blue base plates, three interchangeable backstraps, take-down wrench for disassembly and a blue soft case. The pistol is available for agency quote now. Agencies interested in the FN 509 Simunition should email inquiries to LE@fnamerica.com.

For more information about the FN 509 or other FN products, visit www.fnamerica.com.

 

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New York Guard, Habitat for Humanity Partner to Build Houses in Puerto Rico

Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard spent two weeks helping Habitat for Humanity build a three-family home in Puerto Rico.

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Traka to Demo On Call Solutions at Emergency Services Show

Traka will be at The Emergency Services Show, unveiling its latest intelligent systems for securely storing and controlling access to vulnerable keys and vital equipment, including the latest body-worn camera technology.

On stand L47, Traka, known for its intelligent key cabinets and locker solutions, will show how its bespoke systems are being utilized by the Emergency Services to better manage equipment, valuables, and sensitive material.

At the show, Traka will be demonstrating how its innovative Modular Locker system has evolved to reflect the increasing use and need for secure, audit control storage by the Emergency Services for body-worn camera scanners.

Visitors to the stand will also be able to see Traka's specialist S-Touch Key Management system, presenting storage in a controlled access environment with full audit control capability, where items are charged and instantly ready for use.

Says Wayne Kynaston of Traka: "The introduction of body worn camera technology to improve safety, primarily for the Emergency Services, has been well-documented. But it is essential the equipment is secured not only in a safe environment but also to ensure they are available for instant use in a fast-moving situation, including being fully charged.

"At The Emergency Services Show, Traka will be able to demonstrate how we continue to work closely with the Emergency Services to ensure the right response to protect the significant investment. Our systems can be adapted to suit individual Service requirements, including presenting full audit trail capability to add a level of protection to vulnerable staff in their working environment."

Traka provides intelligent key management and equipment management access control to better protect important equipment, resulting in improved security and efficiency, reduced downtime, less damage, fewer losses, lower operating costs, and significantly less administration.

To find out more, visit Traka's stand L47 at The Emergency Services Show, taking place Sep. 19–20 in Hall 5 at the NEC, Birmingham or visit www.traka.com.

 

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U.S., Iraq, Kuwait Complete Trilateral Exercise

The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard completed a trilateral exercise with Iraqi and Kuwaiti navy partners in the Northern Persian Gulf to improve the coordination of maritime security tactics between the three nations.

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Military Aircraft Crash in Iraq Highlights Dangers Troops Face Each Day

A military aircraft crash in Iraq, in which an American service member died and several others were injured, highlights the dangers troops face every day, Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Robert Manning III told reporters.

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New York Guard, Habitat for Humanity Partner to Build Houses in Puerto Rico

Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard spent two weeks helping Habitat for Humanity build a three-family home in Puerto Rico.

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U.S., Iraq, Kuwait Complete Trilateral Exercise

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Mattis Impressed With Colombian Progress, Concerned About Venezuela

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said he came away from Colombia impressed by the progress he witnessed there, but that he’s concerned about the unrest in neighboring Venezuela.

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The Redback Company Holds Giveaway

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Operation Roundup Continues to Target ISIS Remnants

U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria through offensive operations and precision airstrikes, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.

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President George W Bush Takes On New Role As The Global War On Terror Memorial Foundation’s Honorary Chairman

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New York Officer Dies of 9/11-Related Cancer

Police Officer Kathleen O'Connor-Funigiello died on August 16 as the result of cancer that she developed following her assignment to assist with search and rescue efforts at the World Trade Center site immediately following the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, according to ODMP.

Most recently, she was assigned as the warrant officer in the department's Criminal Investigations Division.

Officer O'Connor-Funigiello had served with the New Rochelle Police Department for 20 years. She is survived by her husband, three step-children, and five siblings.

 

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California Businessman to Host Private "Law Enforcement Appreciation Festival"

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A businessman in Southern California is stepping up to show his support for law enforcement by hosting a "Law Enforcement Appreciation Festival" at a private location in Huntington Beach on Sunday, August 26th.

More than 5,000 Southern California law enforcement officers and their families — with representation from the Los Angeles Police Department, the Los Angeles and Orange County Sheriff’s Departments, the California Highway Patrol, as well as the Long Beach, Huntington Beach, Westminster, and other police departments — are expected to attend.

The event is principally sponsored by 80-year-old Allen Alevy — the founder of Westland Industries and the Westland Real Estate Group in Southern California.

"The men and women of the law enforcement community — and their precious families — sacrifice so much to keep our cities and towns safe. We owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude," Alevy told POLICE Magazine.

"We are grateful to the Alevy Family for their generous support of law enforcement families," Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell told POLICE Magazine. "This event brings families together for a day of fun and camaraderie."

"That's what the Law Enforcement Appreciation Festival is all about. We will be showing respect and expressing our thanks, all while offering these dedicated families a day of fun together. They definitely deserve it," Alevy added.

In addition to the festival, Alevy has been providing financial support to Southern California law enforcement families by supporting widows and children of fallen law enforcement officers with efforts ranging from sending presents at the holidays to iPads for the children, plus swim parties at his private residence, complete with masseuses and pampering for the mothers, "and pizza for all."

"There is a thin blue line between order and chaos, between life and death, between civilization and anarchy. We believe those who serve, who hold that line, deserve our undying respect and appreciation," said the event website.

 

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Colorado Boy Named Honorary Police Officer in April Completes Chemo

The Colorado Springs (CO) Police Department posted on Twitter that the boy they named to be an honorary police officer in April has completed his last round of chemotherapy.

Joshua Salmoiraghi proudly marked the occasion by ringing the bell at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora while wearing an oversized Captain America shirt, according to Fox News.

According to Colorado Springs Police Department, Joshua Salmoiraghi is expected to undergo radiation therapy for his chest in the coming weeks.

Joshua was first diagnosed with stage-four kidney cancer over Father’s Day weekend in June 2017 — he was 3 years old at the time.

Update on Officer Joshua.
Great news! Joshua completed his last round of chemo for liver cancer and got to ring the bell Sunday afternoon at Children’s Hospital in Denver! #cancersucks #StayPositive #staystrong #thoughtsandprayers #thinkingofyou #childhoodcancerawareness pic.twitter.com/4OOm7brvtq

— Springs Police (@CSPDPIO) August 19, 2018

 

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Lawmaker Asks DOJ to Probe Police Use of Facial Recognition Technology

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Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) has asked the Department of Justice to examine how law enforcement agencies use facial recognition software, saying that he fears the technology has the potential to “exacerbate and entrench” racial divisions in policing practice due to differing performance in matching people from different demographics, according to BiometricUpdate.

In a letter to acting Assistant Attorney General John Gore — who leads DOJ's Civil Rights Division — Cleaver said that "if not appropriately implemented, use of the technology may threaten the life and liberty of Americans with crushing force."

Cleaver wrote further that there is "a growing body of evidence" that suggests facial recognition may "have the potential to exacerbate and entrench existing policing disparities along racial lines."

Cleaver's letter also took aim at Amazon — makers of facial recognition software, known as Rekognition, which is in use by some police agencies — saying that it was recently reported that the technology is "less accurate for African American subjects" and that Cleaver is "extremely concerned that facial recognition technologies will disproportionately burden African American communities."

According to The Hill, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Cedric Richmond (D-La.) sent a letter to Amazon in May, voicing concern about potential misuse of the technology.

 

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Kansas Police Called to Capture Massive Snake Discovered by Postal Worker

Overland Park, KS, police posted images on Twitter of a massive Ball Python a postal worker discovered wrapped around a resident's mailbox.

Animal control was called, but the snake proved to be an adversary meriting the assistance of police. Officers arrived and "were able to wrangle the 20-pound serpent to its temporary home," according to KSHB-TV.

"The poor resident did not receive their mail today (obviously)," the Tweet said. "The @OPPD_PIO is trying to talk the Animal Control Officers to put the snake under the @OPPD_Chief desk, but they won't."

 

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Arizona Police Use Mannequins with Radar Guns to Discourage Speeding

The Tucson Police Department has pulled a page from an age-old playbook for traffic enforcement.

The Operations Division recently outfitted mannequins armed with radar guns and positioned them next to empty police vehicles in order to encourage drivers to slow down at intersections known to be the locations of frequent collisions due to speeding.

This is the first time TPD has utilized this method by using mannequins, according to ABC-15.

Sergeant Corie Nolan told Fox10 News, "It's fun. It's challenging to try and get people to change their driving behaviors. Because that's ultimately why we're out here."

 

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Texas Officer Returns to Duty Two Years After Being Shot Multiple Times

The Fort Worth (TX) Police Department announced on its Facebook page that Officer Xavier Serrano — who was shot while responding to a call of shots fired two years ago — has returned to duty.

During the 2016 incident, officers had discovered 81-year-old Carl Fleece dead with a gunshot wound to the head.

Witnesses told officers that the shooter had fled to a shed in the yard. As officers opened the doors to the shed, Fleece's son, Martin Fleece, fired at them, according to the Dallas Morning News.

The department noted in its post that Serrano is "now back in patrol, serving and protecting the great residents of Fort Worth!"

The agency added, "We are proud of Officer Serrano's resilience. We are proud of his commitment to serving and protecting his community."

 

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Louisiana K-9 Shot, Killed in Pursuit of Attempted Murder Suspect

The Lincoln Parish (LA) Sheriff's Office announced that K-9 Boco was shot and killed on Friday during the pursuit of a suspect wanted for second-degree attempted murder, according to a message posted to the agency's Facebook page.

The suspect — identified as Vincent Roberson — had reportedly shot his girlfriend in the head in Monroe, LA, according to LPSO.

As deputies arrived at the scene where the suspect had been spotted, the man fled into a wooded area. K-9 Boco was released to make an apprehension. Deputies then heard a volley of gunfire and were unable to locate Boco.

Law enforcement personnel from multiple agencies continued to search for Roberson and apprehended him around 0200 hours. Shortly after that, they found Boco, deceased at the scene.

"Boco died heroically helping to apprehend a suspect in order to keep our community safe," the agency said.

 

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1 of 3 Suspects in Ambush Attack on New Jersey Detectives Arrested

The Camden County (NJ) Police Department said in a Tweet that they have captured one of the three men wanted in connection with the ambush attack on two plainclothes detectives — a male and a female — as they sat in their SUV last week.

The agency said on Twitter that 20-year-old Juan Figueroa had been captured. Figueroa and the other two suspects have been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses.

The male detective reportedly suffered wounds to the bicep and forearm. The female detective — who has served more than four years — was struck in the hand, according to NJ.com.

Both detectives have been released from the hospital and are recovering from their injuries.

The agency said on Twitter that they are closing in on the other two suspects and "won’t sleep until they are in cuffs."

 

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Garrett Sport Division Trailer

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New York Guard, Habitat for Humanity Partner to Build Houses in Puerto Rico

Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard spent two weeks helping Habitat for Humanity build a three-family home in Puerto Rico.

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U.S., Iraq, Kuwait Complete Trilateral Exercise

The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard completed a trilateral exercise with Iraqi and Kuwaiti navy partners in the Northern Persian Gulf to improve the coordination of maritime security tactics between the three nations.

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Mattis Impressed With Colombian Progress, Concerned About Venezuela

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said he came away from Colombia impressed by the progress he witnessed there, but that he’s concerned about the unrest in neighboring Venezuela.

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Operation Roundup Continues to Target ISIS Remnants

U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria through offensive operations and precision airstrikes, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.

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