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St. Louis police officers will soon be outfitted with body cameras

by Brian Seay

Police in St. Louis could be a few months away from wearing body cameras after a contentious board meeting Wednesday saw unanimous approval of the devices.

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Investigation uncovers phony law enforcement agency at Navy yard that spent $21M on weapons, vehicles

by Brian Seay

About half the money was spent on labor over more than a decade, and at least $4 million worth of vehicles are still missing.

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A closer look at what President Trump’s military surplus executive order does

by Brian Seay

President Trump rolled back an Obama-era order restricting military surplus equipment for state and local law enforcement this week. But what’s it all mean?

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Musician, camera crew robbed at gunpoint while making rap video in Oakland (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

The rapper called it “ironic” that they were victimized while making a video about the lack of opportunity and buildup of stress in their community.

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Army sergeant pleads not guilty to attempting to provide documents, training to ISIS

by Brian Seay

Ikaika Kang repeatedly told undercover agents he wanted to train ISIS fighters, even suggesting the sessions be videotaped, according to court documents.

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Pasadena Police Chief suspends waiting period waivers for officers

by Brian Seay

The police chief in Pasadena says his department will suspend the issuance of waiting period waivers for officers looking to purchase firearms.

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Up to 5,000 British ready for UK streets following terror attack (VIDEO+PHOTOS)

by Chris Eger

In the wake of a bombing that claimed the lives of 22, British Prime Minister Teresa May has activated Operation Temperer, deploying armed troops in the largest show of force since WWII.

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Report: Army and Marine Corps trying to reduce equipment load

by Brian Seay

Military officials are working on ways to reduce the weight of body armor, ammunition, and other ground combat equipment for soldiers and Marines.

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U.S. military to spend $3 billion shipping weapons, equipment home from Afghanistan

by Jennifer Cruz

“We have a lot of stuff there. Inevitably, we overbought,” Gordon Adams, a professor at American University and former defense official in the Clinton administration said. “We always do when we go to war.”

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