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Special Units
WMD Gear for the First Responder
New suits, masks, and breathing apparatus for first responders.
July 31, 2008
Special Units
How to...Start a WMD Unit
In the days following 9/11, many citizens wondered aloud if their local public safety agencies were prepared to protect them if their communities were attacked. Unfortunately, until recently, the answer to that question was often, No.
August 31, 2003
Patrol
WMD Products for Law Enforcement
Today, there's less emphasis on equipping every law enforcement agency in America for responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) incidents. But that doesn't mean that some officers at some agencies are in need of the latest personal protective equipment.
January 24, 2012
Patrol
Zazi Indicted For Conspiring to Detonate WMD
Najibullah Zazi, the Denver man believed to be the central figure in a terror plot against the New York City transit system, has officially been indicted on charges of conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction against persons or property in the United States, CBS 2 has learned.
September 23, 2009
Special Units
9/11: WMD Preparedness Now
One of the reasons that agencies are more complacent about WMD training now than immediately after 9/11 is the economics of the issue. Training costs money and pulls officers off the line. Another reason that WMD training is unpopular at many agencies is that it's not by any means a pleasant thing to do.
August 31, 2011
Patrol
Preparing for the Worst: WMD Chart
January 31, 2003
Technology
Indianapolis PD Tests WMD Sensors in Vehicles
The pilot, a part of DARPA’s SIGMA+ program, involved integrating highly sensitive chemical, biological, radiological/nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) sensors into several IMPD vehicles and gathering real-world environmental background data over a large part of the Indianapolis metropolitan region.
November 12, 2021
Special Units
9/11: Could a WMD Attack Happen Here?
If you're telling yourself that a WMD attack could never happen in your town because it's too small or too remote, look around. Is there a chemical plant? What hazardous materials are rolling down the road? What kinds of toxins come through town on the rails? What's at the local Home Depot? What's at the local pool supply store?
August 31, 2011
Vehicle Ops
Custom Built Specialty Vehicles
Comlabs
Comlabs custom builds a wide range of specialty vehicles. All systems are integrated onsite.
February 29, 2016
Patrol
Leather Specialty Boots
Redback Boots
Hand-made in Australia to withstand the extreme conditions of the Outback, Redback Boots feature steel toes and supple full-grain leather that is waterproof and fire retardant. The Rescue model features a quick release zipper and a kangaroo padded leather tongue, plus a dual-density TPU sole.
May 31, 2007
Vehicle Ops
Armored Specialty Vehicles
Armored vehicles provide officers with tactical advantages in barricade situations and other incidents involving individuals armed with high-caliber rounds. In addition to NIJ Level IV protection, they can be customized with all manner of equipment, including gear to help evacuate civilians and downed officers. Read our August feature to find out how to secure funding for these useful tools. Photos provided by manufacturers.
August 22, 2012
Special Units
Equipping the Tactical Medic
The tactical medic must be able to effectively carry equipment and be able to operate in a tactical situation without hindering the rest of the team. So he or she must decide what items and tools will be carried into the field and what equipment will be left in a vehicle or in a larger kit.
February 28, 2006
Vehicle Ops
Specialty Vehicles for LEOs
These vehicles help officers accomplish their missions in a wide range of environments.
May 7, 2018
Vehicle Ops
Specialty Vehicles for LEOs Gallery
Law enforcement work requires that officers are mobile through any environment, whether its on the road or in the water. These vehicles highlight the latest options available for agencies looking for the best in mobility. Related: Specialty Vehicles for LEOs
May 8, 2018
Training
Specialty Vehicles for Law Enforcement
June 30, 2000
Vehicle Ops
How to Find Funding for Specialty Vehicles
The Homeland Security grants that seemed to grow on trees after 9/11 are not as plentiful as they once were. But that's not to say law enforcement agencies can't obtain grant funding for specialty vehicles. They just might need to approach it differently.
August 16, 2012
Patrol
Princeton Tec Surge and Impulse Specialty Lights
Today, a lot of police work involves specialization. In large departments nationwide we have harbor/shore patrol units, water rescue, high-country search and rescue teams, SWAT units, K-9 units, and the list goes on and on. That’s why many officers are looking beyond traditional patrol flashlights and at “specialty” lights designed for hikers, climbers, hunters, and divers.
January 31, 2005
Women in Law Enforcement
5 Tips for Joining a Specialty Unit
Female officers may encounter resistance when they apply to join special units such as SWAT, K-9, narcotics, internal affairs, or crime prevention units. To help those hoping to break into these units, PoliceMag.com is launching a Web-exclusive, multi-part series offering strategies to reach this goal.
March 30, 2013
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