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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
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armed patrols stories: 2 news summaries

(Newser) - In a sign of the Army’s careful—some say plodding—procurement process, $3 million in lightweight body armor destined for Afghanistan is still stateside pending a widened assessment, the New York Times reports. The armor would shave 20 pounds off the punishing load—up to 130 pounds—some soldiers... More »

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US military • US Army • armed patrols • Afghanistan war • testing • body armor • battalion • lightweight

Bomb Dogs Will Ride Amtrak

Security stepped up on nation's rail system

Feb 19, 08 5:33 AM CST
(Newser) - Amtrak is stepping up security, with random screening of carry-on bags and security teams packing machine guns and leading bomb-sniffing dogs patrolling platforms and trains, reports AP. The new system, beginning this week, echoes stricter security procedures at the nation's airports. Amtrak insists there should be no additional departure delays... More »

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Madrid bombings • terrorism • Charles Schumer • security • India • threats • counterterrorism • TSA • Amtrak • Mumbai • bomb-sniffing dogs • random searches • London Tube bombings • Alex Kummant • Amtrak chief executive • New York City Subway • mobile security teams • Center for Policing Terrorism • armed patrols

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