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December 2007 - Features
Consider it a holiday gift to yourself to be sure you have the footwear you need for the job this season. Here is a sampling of the newest models.
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November 2007 - Features
From foam furniture to electrically charged knives, companies provide innovative solutions for training needs.
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Melanie Hamilton
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October 2007 - Features
You don't need to have majored in biology to know that men and women are not created equal—in measurements, that is. That's why female officers need ballistic vests made especially for their unique shapes. And now that women make up a more significant amount of the market share in law enforcement, body armor companies are taking notice.
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Melanie Hamilton
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July 2007 - Features
While civilians might whine about rising temperatures, they at least have the option of wearing shorts and a T-shirt with a pair of sandals to beat the summer heat. Police officers must wear a uniform, boots, and a stifling ballistic vest. Yet despite the limitations of regulations on duty, lighter clothing is an option, even if you're not a bicycle cop.
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July 2007 - Departments: First Look
When the Secret Service asked Dr. Maurizio Miglietta to develop a kit its protective agents could carry to help them treat wounds, he created a compact bag of items he'd want on hand to treat injuries in an emergency. Now he's made the extremely portable vacuum-packed pouch available to law enforcement officers.
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June 2007 - Cover Story
At about 9 a.m. on April 16, snow was flurrying down on the Virginia Tech University campus. The flakes drifted lazily into the trees. Students walked to class. It was pretty. It was peaceful. It was the kind of scene that a college catalog photographer prays for.
Just minutes later, the peace was broken.
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June 2007 - Departments: First Look
The name "Dragon Fire" implies ferocity and power during combat. Well, this ballistic vest is built to give as good as it gets.
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May 2007 - Features
Who says you can’t take it with you? Some of the coolest products at TREXPO West this year were made to be portable, and more than a few possessed that amazing “Why didn’t I think of that?” factor. Talk about a stellar combination.
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May 2007 - Departments: First Look
Don’t be fooled by the familiar black color; Magnum’s Elite Spider boot is built differently inside and out—from its combination upper made of polishable full-grain leather, action leather, and breathable aero mesh to its running shoe last. After collecting input from operators in the field through extensive research, the company developed an athletically inspired boot with proprietary features that boost comfort and performance.
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April 2007 - Features
The days of cops wearing only long-sleeved Class A uniforms are gone. While some agencies still require their officers to wear traditional navy blue or tan wool uniforms year round while on duty, it’s becoming increasingly acceptable for officers to wear uniforms in a variety of fabrics and styles.
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March 2007 - Cover Story
Whether you’ve participated in hundreds of emergency response exercises or not a one, a new online resource will benefit you and your agency in planning a real-time scenario—especially if you’re interested in federal funding.
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March 2007 - Features
Diversionary devices have had many names, not all of them popular. But that's mostly due to the public's misperception of what they are and how they are used.
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March 2007 - Features
A conference on the threat of Weapons of Mass Destruction in 1998 convinced Sheriff Thomas Hodgson of the Bristol County (Mass.) Sheriff's Department that his agency needed to purchase a mobile command unit so all agencies in his county would be prepared for such an event. But because this was a new issue for first responders at the time, it wasn't easy to convince municipal police and fire chiefs of the need.
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March 2007 - Departments: First Look
Southern California-based U.S. Armor has been around for more than 20 years and prides itself on reliability. If U.S. armor makes a change, it's for a good reason. Following on the heels of the company's newly redesigned logo and Website, U.S. Armor's new concealable vest carrier provides enhanced comfort by utilizing new materials and ergonomic designs.
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January 2007 - Features
Need some ammo for your scattergun? Try out these pellets and slugs.
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January 2006 - Features
Department budgets need to stretch further and further each year, but most officers agree that law enforcement training is not a good place to skimp. The proper training is what prepares you to survive on the street. And the proper gear ensures that you’re safe while gaining this essential foundation.
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