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Obama administration lowers the boom on military gear for police

by Chris Eger

Following a year of high-profile riots and demonstrations, the White House on Monday moved forward with implementing a ban on transferring some weapons and military equipment to law enforcement.

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Read the White House report recommending tighter controls on military gear for police

by Chris Eger

Following a year of high-profile riots and demonstrations, the White House Monday moved forward with implementing a ban on transferring some weapons and military equipment to law enforcement.

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President seeks $263 million for police body cameras, community relations training (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

Following a White House review of the 1033 Program, President Obama on Monday announced findings and promised changes while seeking money for up to 50,000 police body cameras.

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Tennessee gun shop offers to send firearms to Ferguson to make up shortfall (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

With local dealers running low in the face of exploding sales, a Knoxville gun shop is publicly offering to rush firearms to Missourians caught short.

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Editorial: Seven things to consider about Ferguson

by John Elliott

For police departments and law enforcement agencies across the country, there are a myriad of lessons to be learned. When it comes to a racial divide, while all of that should be well behind us, it is not.

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Boom, headshot! Riot officer safety checks his weapon against his face (VIDEO)

by Brent McCluskey

A riot police officer shot himself in the face after bending over while tamping his weapon on the ground. The officer is seen tapping what appears to be a single shot 40mm grenade launcher on the ground when the round suddenly detonates, launching the projectile into his helmet as he rears back from the blast. […]

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