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Vehicle Ops
OPS Public Safety Introduces MAXX Slide Roll-out System Product Line
OPS Public Safety has announced the release of its new product, The MAXX Slide, a full-extension roll-out system designed for emergency response vehicles. Agencies can now add the MAXX Slide with any drawer application into their van, pickup truck, or SUV for maximized storage space.
February 26, 2019
Careers
Accepting Department-Issued Equipment
Recently a reader contacted me about a personal dilemma. He told me his department issues a certain make and caliber of pistol and he doesn't like it. He further stated he did not like the holster, in addition to a laundry list of other items he was issued. What could he do now as his agency's newest rookie?
July 11, 2007
Investigations
Underwater Metal Detector Locates Discarded Weapon in Chilean Wetlands
The team uses various types of equipment to locate missing evidence, particularly the Pulse 8X underwater metal detector when suspected dumped evidence is in local waterways. Arriving on the scene with the Pulse 8X, the team was able to locate and identify a long weapon that was submerged with its ammunition still loaded.
November 30, 2022
Patrol
Trump to Restore Program Sending Surplus Military Weapons, Equipment to Police
President Donald Trump plans to resume the transfer of surplus weapons, vehicles and other equipment from the nation's military to its state and local law enforcement agencies, reviving a program that was sharply curtailed by President Barack Obama two years ago.
August 28, 2017
Vehicle Ops
ECCO Acquires Public Safety Equipment (PSE)
ECCO Group, with headquarters in Boise, Idaho, has announced its acquisition of Public Safety Equipment (PSE), which includes the international brands Code 3, Premier Hazard, Britax PMG, PSE Amber, and PSV.
April 1, 2014
Weapons
Performance Custom Cabinets' Thorguarde Weapons Vault Now NTOA Member Tested and Recommended
The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) has awarded Performance Custom Cabinets' Thorguarde Weapons Vault a 4.32 from their Member Tested and Recommended Program.
August 19, 2015
Patrol
California Department Donates Traffic Safety Equipment to Local Schools
Officers with the La Mesa (CA) Police Department recently donated $3,000 worth of traffic safety equipment to six local elementary schools to help parents and teachers keep children safe during drop-off and pick-up from school.
February 21, 2020
Patrol
Rochester PD Receives Safety Equipment Grant from The Spirit of Blue Foundation
The Spirit of Blue Foundation announced today that it has awarded a Safety Equipment Grant to the Rochester (N.Y.) Police Department for the purchase of eight ballistic vests valued at $10,440.
April 13, 2015
Technology
Public Safety Dive Teams Display, Demo JW Fishers Equipment at Association Conference
The Washington County (MN) Water Recovery Unit demonstrated the capabilities of its JW Fishers ROV (remote operated vehicle) to public safety dive agencies at the Midwest Public Safety Divers Association Conference.
March 5, 2018
Patrol
Craig Morgan, Spirit of Blue Foundation Present Safety Equipment Grant to TN Sheriff's Office
Yesterday, the Spirit of Blue Foundation partnered with country music star Craig Morgan to present a safety equipment grant to the Dickson County (TN) Sheriff's Office. The grant includes 70 tourniquets along with tactical belt holders that will be issued to all patrol division and reserve deputies that serve the county.
August 10, 2017
Weapons
Assault Weapons Ban: A Cure That Could Kill
The proposed federal Assault Weapons Ban, which is supposed to curtail mass shootings, could be very bad for law enforcement officers. It may take the tools you need to protect the public from active shooters right out of your hands.
February 3, 2013
Technology
Zetron's New Program Helps Public Safety Agencies Finance Equipment
Zetron's recent partnership with Government Capital Corporation gives public safety agencies an affordable and flexible way to purchase new equipment.
November 12, 2014
Weapons
Gun Control, "Assault Weapons," and School Safety
Law enforcement officers are strong supporters of the Second Amendment and do not support measures to prohibit sales of "assault weapons" and "high-capacity" magazines to the public.
April 13, 2018
Weapons
Do Not Tweak Your Service Weapon
Most all departments have regulations regarding the modification of departmental issue/carry weapons. There are stories of weapons that failed to operate as designed due to poorly attempted modifications by the untrained and/or unskilled.
December 10, 2013
Technology
Hazardous Materials Response Equipment
Among the highest threats to officers on duty are hazardous materials and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive dangers, also known as CBRNE. Many of these dangers can go unseen or are difficult to identify just by looking at them.
July 8, 2016
Training
Last-Ditch Impact Weapon Training
What happens if a suspect has closed in on you to a point where you do not have time to clear a handgun jam, replace an ECD cartridge, or re-holster a canister of OC spray? Training to use your force option tools as impact weapons may help prepare you for such an encounter and could help stop or slow an assault against you.
December 19, 2012
Weapons
Real World Weapon Retention
Often, the techniques we teach fail to address fully the reality of a violent, unpredictable attack aimed at taking away an officer's gun. Attacks are varied and unpredictable; our responses must be the same. The key is to balance structured techniques with options and variation.
March 31, 2009
Weapons
TASER Introduces Standard Issue Grant Program
TASER International's Standard Issue Grant Program is designed to help make full deployments of the company's weapons, cameras, or both more affordable. Up to $400 per officer in grants are available when an agency makes Smart Weapons or Axon technologies standard issue.
April 14, 2015
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