This perimeter security device can be attached anywhere with only 2 screws. When activated by a trip wire the firing pin is released, firing a 12 gauge blank cartridge. This is designed to scare away unwanted visitors or trespassers; however the cartridge can easily be replaced with a real 12-gauge round and would become deadly to anyone tripping the guide wire. This unit is made of steel and is reusable. It is available at www.espionage-store.com for $59.99

12-Gauge Booby Trap Alarm

If you’re like most Americans, you’ve heard the horror stories of a friend, family member, or coworker who’s been pulled over and asked to take a blood alcohol test. But, there are many things that aren’t widely known about these tests except by DUI accident attorneys – and they’re things that police officers don’t want you to know.

Why? Because the truth is, in most states it’s okay to refuse a blood alcohol test. These tests can be faulty and several factors can affect their outcome – so if you can, most experts advise against taking one.

Here are some of the top things officers don’t want you to know:

• Non-alcoholic compounds can affect the outcome – Many times, those who work in factories or manufacturing facilities are at risk of blowing a higher percentage on a Breathalyzer. Why? Because compounds found in these settings – like paint, lacquer, dry cleaning fluids, and gasoline – can all affect the outcome of the test. Because of this, you should always request a second test.

• Portable tests can be improperly administered – In order for results to be valid, most manufacturers require at least two tests be administered for true results.

• Post-driving alcohol also plays a role – To be convicted, the prosecutor must prove your blood alcohol level was over the limit at the time of driving. If you happened to consume a drink immediately prior to driving, your level could measure higher than the true level when you were operating the vehicle.

• “Mouth alcohol” can affect your test results – Although a Breathalyzer is designed to detect deep lung air, it sometimes picks up mouth alcohol from things like cold medicine, cough syrup, or mouthwash. Each of these can make you read at a higher blood alcohol level. Braces, dentures, and other orthodontic work can also affect your BAC.

• The Breathalyzer machines can malfunction – If the Breathalyzer used in your testing malfunctions within a designated time period before or after your test, the results can be considered invalid and thrown out as evidence. To find the exact time period for your state, research your local laws.

• The government must approve all breath test devices – All legal breath test devices must be on the Federal List of Approved Breath Evidential Instruments. If you or your DUI lawyer later finds out that it wasn’t, the evidence may be considered invalid.

The above tips can play a big role in whether or not you’re convicted of a DUI – be sure to keep them in mind if you ever find yourself in that unlucky situation. Article courtesy of accident lawyer experts at Accidents.com.

6th Annual LAPD Academy Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

January 18 – February 18, 2012*
The Sixth Annual Battle of the Badges is an opportunity for all badge carrying personnel, including friends and family, to positively impact our community by competing in a friendly competition** to see who can donate the most blood and ultimately save the most lives.

We can have a substantial impact on the availability of blood for accident victims, cancer patients, premature babies and burn patients. During the 2011 Battle of the Badges campaign, 4,932 donors were recruited by the U.S. Probation Office and participating agencies. Our goal is to have 5,500 donors for this year’s campaign!

Why should you participate? Less than 3 percent of people in the American Red Cross Southern California Blood Services Region donates blood.

In Southern California, the American Red Cross must distribute more than 400,000 units of blood each year to help patients in need.
The community blood supply is everyone’s responsibility.
You could help save lives.
How can you participate?

Host your own drive. Agencies who host a drive must have a minimum of 40 sign-ups from their own organization, a neighboring organization, or from friends and family. Space must be available inside building or outside for blood mobile.
Participate in a Battle of the Badges blood drive already scheduled.
Find a Battle of the Badges drive near you.
Donate at a Red Cross Blood Donor Center near you.
Search your area and schedule a donation appointment.
** Agencies will win awards based on the number and percentage of blood drive particpants.
See participating agencies, scorecard and 2011 award winners.

Schedule an appointment at a Red Cross Donor Center near your, or please call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

* Although this year’s campaign does not officially begin until January 18th, December 18, 2011 through January 8, 2012 is a period where the blood supply has historically dropped to critically low levels. When selecting your blood drive date, please consider a date within the critical period prior to the public launch. In return, each blood drive participant will receive a coupon for a free Cold Stone Creamery Creation in addition to the general promotional items.

All blood drive participants in the 2012 Battle of the Badges will receive a Battle of the Badges t-shirt and a coupon for a free appetizer from Mimi’s Cafe (while supplies last).

The class has recently undergone 14-weeks of intense training and is certified in the areas of: Obedience Control, Evidence Search, Area Search, Building Search, Tracking and the Detection of Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamine and Ecstasy.

Trooper Robert J. Lambert II and Diesel, Indiana State Police
Ryan David Kauffman and Titan, Wolcottville Police
Officer Edward Joseph Hegbli and Nitro, Allen County Police Department
Officer Toby N. Rhymer and Justice, Allen County Police Department
Trooper Ricky A. Rayner Jr. and Thor, Indiana State Police
Marshal D. Keith Hathaway and Klause, Millersburg Marshal’s Office
Office Case Gilbert and Yogi, Angola Police Department
Officer Alan E. Foster and Orion, Huntington Police Department

CONTACT: Steve Stone
Public Information Officer
260-449-4954

This unusual ‘pistol’ has been around for a long time, but similar ones keep turning up and it’s worth a reprint. This weapon is a homemade .22 caliber gun that fires a single .22 caliber stinger. To use the firearm you only need to pull back on the spring-loaded hex-head of the bolt.

It is about 5/8 inches in diameter and 4 inches long. The only way to distinguish it from a standard bolt is the barrel hole on the end of the threaded portion and the machined groove just under the hex-head where it rests on the bolt shaft.

Bolt Pistol

OK, so you think you want to be a police officer.
First no one source can answer every question, and I readily admit I do not have all the answers, far from it. But I will talk about general issues that apply to most departments, and cover State of Florida issues in detail. Have you really thought this through? Have you thought about what it really means to be a police officer anywhere?

Chris Wagoner (Academy Commander)

• So you want to be a cop? (FREE pdf)

EVENT TIME/DATE: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010

LOCATION: Pompano Citi Centre, 1955 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach (SW corner of Federal Hwy. and Copans Rd.)

Over 100 police motorcycles from all over the eastern United States and beyond will converge on Pompano Beach to compete in the 21st Annual South East Police Motorcycle Training Seminar and Safety Trials. It is the largest police motorcycle safety skills event held in the Southeast. The rodeo, as it is called, will be held from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Pompano Citi Center. The Broward Sheriff’s Office, with over 60 motorcycle deputies, has proudly been affiliated with this event since its inception.

The event has two main benefits. For motor officers from around the country, they train throughout the week and enhance their personal safety skills while at the same time raising funds for the families of slain law enforcement officers through Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) South Florida Chapter and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), both worthwhile charities the law enforcement community supports.

The training courses are designed to enhance the daily riding skills of the motorcycle officer. They are intricate and very demanding and are identical to those used in the police motorcycle enforcement rider school. Three days of training (Wednesday – Friday) precede Saturday’s rodeo (safety trials and Fun Run) which actually simulates challenges motorcycle officers encounter daily. Motor officers must participate in the safety trials to qualify for the Fun Run.

Admission for the event is free and is sure to be an exciting day for the whole family. A new 2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 with trailer will be raffled off at the end of the event. Tickets for the raffle are one dollar each and are available at the event. Proceeds will go to both charities, C.O.P.S. and MDA. Last year’s rodeo raised over $50,000 for these charities. For more information, visit www.southeastpolice.com.

Broward County Police Memorial – Friday May 7th, 2010 @ 7pm.
The one hour service will honor the 61 Broward County Officers who have lost their lives in the line-of-duty. Roll call of Heroes, 21 gun salute, flyover and a candlelight remembrance. Honor. Integrity. Respect. ** Held at the Broward Police Academy, 3501 Davie Road, Davie, Florida.
For more information contact: Officer Chris Stilwell, Broward County Honor Guard Director; c/o Plantation Police Department, 451 NW 70th Terrace, Plantation, FL. 33317. (954) 797-2100

As many of you may or may not know, the City of Pompano Beach is close to ending it’s police services contract with the Broward Sheriff’s Office. This decision is based on proposals and projected budgets which appear to have serious flaws and fail to take many intangibles into consideration. At risk are the livelihoods of nearly 300 BSO employees and their families, both sworn law enforcement and civilian personnel. The city manager has added insult to injury by stating that these laid off BSO employees would not be absorbed into a new Pompano Beach Police Department. Instead, they would only be ‘welcomed to apply.’ To make matters worse, few of the city’s residents and business owners are even aware this is happening.

If you live in Pompano Beach or know anyone who lives or works in the city, please forward this information to them. They need to be aware that their law enforcement services are going to take a drastic hit. We also need as much public support for BSO by attending the Pompano Beach city commission meeting on Tuesday, February 9 at 7 pm. at 100 W. Atlantic Blvd. If you cannot attend, please send the city mayor and commissioners an e-mail expressing your support for BSO. Their e-mail addresses can be found on the city website at http://www.facebook.com/l/05b8f;www.mypompanobeach.org.

If you have found yourself in a position of drowning in debt, you likely feel hopeless, and do not know where to turn for help. Millions of Americans are currently in this position, and given the state of the economy, that number is likely to continue to grow. Take heart though, you can get out of debt if you know how.

Your first move should be to decide to take some sort of action. Ignoring the problem will not make it go away, and in most cases, will only make it worse. Creditors want their money, and will not stop calling, or sending you letters just because you want them to. These communications can be very stressful, and can even take a toll on your health. Therefore, you must make the decision to take action to settle debt right away.

In order to settle debt, you will need to contact those you owe money to. You will need to explain your situation, and see if you can either set up a payment plan that you can afford, or have the amount you owe reduced. Usually a reduction can be negotiated. Companies will not always reduce the amount you actually owe, but may be willing to remove overdraft and late fees. Since these fees are substantial, this can take a good bit of the amount off of your bill.

If you would rather not do this on your own, you can hire a debt settlement firm to do it for you. Such a company has employees that are trained in how to negotiate debt settlements on your behalf. Often, many find that this is the best option for them in order to settle debt, as having someone with experience in debt settlements often is able to get the debt terms and totals lower than you would have been able to do on your own.

Credit card companies, banks, loan brokers, and hospitals and collection agencies can be negotiated with in order to settle debt owed to them. All of these entities want what is owed, but are willing to work out arrangements that will allow you to still have money for living expenses, while still paying them off.

Whether you choose to go it alone, or hire a debt settlement company to help you settle debt, it is important to take care of these matters quickly, so you can eliminate stress and go on with your life. No one ever plans to be deeply in debt, but it happens to many. If you find yourself in this position, take action immediately.