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Patrol
Chemical Suicides
When called to suicide scenes, emergency personnel don't always know what they're up against. With some 90 percent of chemical suicides posting warnings on the windows of the cars and rooms in which they kill themselves, one would hope that officers and firefighters would think twice before opening doors and breaching windows.
April 17, 2011
Patrol
Morphix Introduces Chameleon Chemical Suicide Detection Kit
Morphix Technologies has introduced the Chameleon Chemical Suicide Detection Kit that offers police, EMS and first responders a field-configurable, low-cost, easy-to-use, hands-free solution when encountering a chemical suicide, according to the company.
September 28, 2011
Patrol
Morphix Technologies Chameleon Gains US SAFETY Act Approval
Morphix Technologies' Chameleon, a wearable device that allows hands-free detection of up to 10 different hazards at one time in a variety of operating environments, has been approved by the US SAFETY Act of the Department of Homeland Security as an anti-terrorism technology that will be used to save lives.
November 12, 2014
Patrol
Preventing Police Suicides
A growing number of people are dedicated to preventing more police suicides by providing officers the help they need to maintain good mental health so they don't reach their breaking point.
June 13, 2017
Patrol
Stopping Officer Suicides
Know the warning signs and the resources available so you can get help for a colleague contemplating suicide before it's too late.
March 12, 2020
Technology
Cyalume's VisiPad Chemical Marker
From its name, the VisiPad sounds like it might be an accessory for Apple's ubiquitous iPad tablet computer, but it's actually a chemical illumination marker. Like a lightstick, the VisiPad is a chemically activated illumination tool.
July 16, 2013
Weapons
Chemical Agents
View our roundup of nine chemical agents and customizable launchers created for either indoor or outdoor use with inert training rounds or impact projectiles. Chemical agents include liquid or powder barricade penetrators, OC-Vapor grenades, aerosol projectors and pepper projectiles.
April 27, 2011
Patrol
Police Suicides: Losing Yourself
While many see the suicide as an admission of guilt, experts say it's more likely caused by an officer's fear of losing his or her badge, his or her identity as a cop.
April 30, 2003
Special Units
Chemical Threat Detector
Environmental Technologies Group
From chemical attack to pepper spray, the APD2000 from Environmental Technologies Group, Inc., handles the job. It offers full detection and monitoring ability and is designed for both the military and civilian or police first responders.
October 31, 2001
Patrol
Four NYPD Suicides In Four Weeks
A veteran New York City police officer fatally shot himself Monday, becoming the fourth NYPD officer to commit suicide in as many weeks.
February 13, 2012
Patrol
Chemical Detection Training Kit
Morphix
The Chameleon Training Kit, used during training, helps initial responders learn to identify the presence of toxic chemicals through a training Chameleon armband.
April 22, 2012
Patrol
DOJ Announces Plan to Track Police Officer Suicides
The United States Department of Justice has announced that it will begin collecting data on police officer suicides, and will provide grants to state and local law enforcement agencies to improve mental health services, train to reduce the stigma of officers seeking help, and create programs to address repeated exposure to stress and trauma.
January 14, 2020
Technology
RedXDefense's XCAT Chemical Detector
RedXDefense's new XCAT is a narcotics, explosives, and gunshot residue detection system that was developed as the law enforcement version of the company's portable military explosive detector.
June 30, 2012
Patrol
Video: NYPD Commissioner Reaches Out to Struggling Officers After 3 Suicides in 2 Months
O'Neill on Thursday recorded a YouTube video describing the services available to officers in distress -- as the department grapples with three suicides in its ranks over the past two months.
March 2, 2018
Patrol
First Look: Crotega’s Chemical Irritant with No Unwanted Effects
Crotega’s Repuls law enforcement spray is water based and can incapacitate violent suspects without affecting officers or unintended targets.
July 6, 2022
Command
Maine Bill Would Make Some Police Suicides Duty Deaths
The public safety committee voted unanimously Wednesday to send L.D. 439, sponsored by Rep. Suzanne Salisbury, D-Westbrook, to the full legislature.
March 30, 2023
Patrol
CVS Pharmacy Admits It Sold Meth-Making Chemical To Criminals
Retail pharmacy CVS agrees to pay a $77.6-million fine after admitting to unlawfully selling pseudo-ephedrine to criminals. It's the largest civil penalty under the federal Controlled Substance Act, according to the DEA.
October 13, 2010
Patrol
Video: San Francisco Officer Suffers Chemical Burns from Bleach Attack
A police officer suffered chemical burns after being doused with bleach in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood Saturday night, police said.
May 10, 2016
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