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DOJ announces alert system to help catch criminals who ambush police

by Brian Seay

The Department of Justice rolled out a new tool last week to help quickly spread the word when a criminal has killed or injured a member of law enforcement.

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Career criminal gets 15 years under anti-violence initiative for firearm charges

by Jennifer Cruz

Joe Ray Alires had at least 10 prior felony convictions when he was found to be in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun in June 2014.

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15 states have stricter gun control since Newtown, even more have loosened restrictions

by Jennifer Cruz

In the fifteen months following the tragedy at Newtown gun control has been a hot topic in all 50 states, and while gun control experts highlight the 15 states which have enacted greater gun control measures during that time, the stark reality is that there have been far more legislation passed which actually loosen restrictions.

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