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Patrol
Uniform Accessories: Duty Belts
These six duty belts give officers an often overlooked yet essential uniform accessory. View our other uniform accessory galleries covering socks and underwear. Photos courtesy of vendors.
May 28, 2013
Patrol
Florida Officers Testing Load-Bearing Vests in Lieu of Duty Belts
Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office are getting the opportunity to see if wearing load-bearing vests—in lieu of traditional duty belts—helps them to eliminate or at least alleviate pain associated with carrying a lot of extra weight around the mid-section of the body.
July 23, 2019
Patrol
Texas Agency Moves to Load-Bearing Vests to Mitigate Duty Belt Injuries
Officers with the Austin (TX) Police Department will soon be outfitted with custom-designed load-bearing vests (LBVs) to secure some of their duty gear that is now carried on their duty belts.
January 13, 2020
Patrol
Uniform Accessories: Socks
These six pairs of socks give officers an often overlooked yet essential uniform accessory. View our other uniform accessory galleries covering duty belts and underwear. Photos courtesy of vendors.
May 28, 2013
Procedures & Policies
Ohio Chief Bans Load-Bearing Vests for Officers
The chief of police for the Toledo Police Department has banned officers from wearing load-bearing vests that have been credited by many with relieving back pain associated with wearing duty belts that carry an officer's duty gear.
February 11, 2020
Patrol
Uniform Accessories: Underwear
These five pairs of underwear give officers an often overlooked yet essential uniform accessory. View our other uniform accessory galleries covering duty belts and socks. Photos courtesy of vendors.
May 28, 2013
Patrol
Glove Grabbers
Ergodyne
Ergodyne's Squids 3400 and 3405 Glove Grabbers attach to clothing, belts, tool belts, and D-rings, allowing workers to keep gloves and other necessary items visible and within reach while on duty.
October 30, 2010
Patrol
California Department Sees Setback in Effort to Get TASERs
San Francisco politicians abruptly cut funding for their police department to obtain TASERs, putting yet another roadblock in place in a years-long effort to add the ECDs to SFPD officers’ duty belts.
June 30, 2018
Careers
How Much is on Your Duty Belt?
The other day I stopped and performed a visual inventory of just how many "things" officers can carry on their duty belt. There are times I worry that some have too much on their belts. One worries if they fall on their backs, they could be trapped like a turtle.
February 6, 2008
Weapons
Fixed-Blade Knives for Duty
Many of the fixed blades built for law enforcement are designed for heavy-duty applications: cutting seat belts and harnesses, hacking through underbrush, breaking windows, prying open doors (not recommended), or they can even be used to puncture liquid containers. These uses will generally destroy any pocket knife you might carry.
June 21, 2011
Careers
How to Handle Back Pain
More and more officers suffer from back injuries. We carry far too much gear around our waists. Duty belts press against our lower back while we're sitting in the cruiser. These three approaches to back pain can extend your career and keep life enjoyable.
November 2, 2011
Weapons
Police Product Test: Blackhawk Hawkhook
With all of the gear we carry on our duty belts, what we don't need is yet another bulky tool to add more weight and take up more space. The Hawkhook is one piece of gear that is small but mighty.
December 31, 2008
Patrol
Sightless Training
I suspect a lot of agencies are probably not doing enough "no sight" or limited vision training and should consider its application in the training of defensive tactics, electronic control devices, OC spray, and addressing simple job specific tasks such as handling the equipment on our duty belts.
February 28, 2009
Vehicle Ops
Chevrolet Announces New Police Tahoes for 2021
Both PPV and SSV packages benefit from the Tahoe's completely new design, which offers class-leading interior space, according to Chevrolet. The new Tahoe police-specific front seats provide additional hip room, allowing officers’ duty belts to fit more comfortably.
May 12, 2020
Patrol
SpeedSet Duty Belt
Duty Smith
SpeedSet is your solution to improved health and comfort. The proprietary SpeedSet system relieves the bruising, pinching and irritation of traditional belts.
August 8, 2013
Patrol
SHOT Show 2012: Safariland's Lightweight Duty Belt
At SHOW Show 2012, Safariland introduced its new Model 4832 Lightweight Duty Belt to help reduce the weight of an overloaded duty belt on an officer's hips.
January 19, 2012
Patrol
Sam Browne: Shifting Gear
In the past, it may have held only a holster, gun and some bullets, but today's hard-working belts must carry an average of 8 to 10 and sometimes up to 15 pounds of equipment, ranging from flashlights, keys and handcuffs to OC spray, batons and duty weapons. In short, duty belts must be strong and have a stiff enough edge to support all the poundage.
October 31, 2000
Patrol
Safariland’s Newest Duty Gear
February 28, 2001
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