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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 2, 2009

ASPCA Seeks Nominations for Annual Humane Awards

The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is inviting the public to nominate extraordinary pets and people for its 2009 Humane Awards. One of last year's winners was a law enforcement officer who works tirelessly to prosecute animal abusers.

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ProductsMarch 1, 2009

Zipcuff

B-Safe Industries’ new NTOA member tested and recommended Zipcuff uses patented new technology in law enforcement restraints. Zipcuff enhances user safety by enabling the officer to cuff both wrists and control a suspect with one hand in 1.5 seconds. It is re-useable and can be unlocked with a standard handcuff key.

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ProductsMarch 1, 2009

Sawfly-TX

Revision Eyewear, leading supplier of ballistic eyewear to the U.S. Military, launches the Sawfly-TX Tactical Eyewear System. Its weightless frame provides second-to-none comfort, while ultra-thin arms ensure comfortable compatibility with ear-pro and communications headsets.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichMarch 1, 2009

Tactical Uniforms

Read about the newest BDUs, tacpants, and jumpsuits for law enforcement.

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Articlesby David GriffithMarch 1, 2009

Extra Sensory Perception

Advances in thermal imaging and night vision equipment are making these great law enforcement tools less expensive and easier to use.

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Articlesby Robert O'BrienMarch 1, 2009

Standardizing SWAT

Last year—40 years after the creation of SWAT teams—the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) established the first-ever national SWAT standards. That's something that many SWAT practitioners and observers consider long overdue.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichMarch 1, 2009

Ballistic Transformer

Imagine one item that can be deployed as a bomb blanket, a ballistic shield, and a litter for moving the wounded, just for starters. Protective Products International's Multi-Functional Armor Blanket (MFAB) does all this and more.

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Articlesby David GriffithMarch 1, 2009

Finding a Cure for a Cancer

Drug money is so corrupting that the drug lords have bribed both police and soldiers at the highest levels of the Mexican government.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2009

Wiley X Eyewear Named Official Eyewear of the U.S. National SWAT Championships

Wiley X Eyewear has been named the Official Eyewear of the United States National SWAT Championships, a series of competitions attracting the best Special Weapons and Tactics teams from law enforcement agencies across the nation and around the globe.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterFebruary 26, 2009

Night Vision and Thermal Imaging

There was a time when night vision tools and thermal imaging cameras were so cutting edge and so expensive that only the military and the FBI had access to them. Today, this equipment is playing a greater role in local law enforcement operations. It's less expensive, though still not cheap, and it's much easier to use. Here's a quick look at some of the most innovative products now available in the night vision and thermal imaging market.

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