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Bullard’s new Utility Block attachment for its Tacsight thermal imager allows expanded camera capabilities. The tool attaches easily to the camera for fixed-position surveillance over extended periods of time. Tacsight is also outfitted with a standard tripod thread, allowing for pole or tripod mounting with the Utility Block. The attachment comes with power-in and power-out connections for extended operation, and extra recording or transmitting devices can also be powered through it.
Read More →Philips Electronics’ HeartStart FRx Automated External Defibrillator recently received FDA clearance for its improved design. The rugged AED still gives operators step-by-step instructions for treating sudden cardiac arrest. Now, the device can also handle wireless data transfer to a palmOne PDA to enhance useability. Also new are preconnected smart pads that can be used to treat all patients.
Read More →TurtleSkin’s new Patrol Glove provides all-over slash protection for those dangerous times when a blade may injure your hand. TurtleSkin is a protective material that has the ability to withstand great stress, making it effective in a patrol glove. The glove itself has an outer shell made of leather and neoprene and a 100-percent aramid knit lining that provides additional protection.
Read More →Using existing hardware, your agency can install RAM custom laptop mounting systems in a variety of patrol vehicles without any drilling. The systems are fully adjustable and easy to place in the most ergonomic position for the vehicle and the officer driving it. Swing arms provide easy access and viewing.
Read More →Renowned for its detailed maps, Rand McNally has developed an online customizable mapmaking tool that allows agencies to create large-scale, labeled images of any area within the contiguous United States. Possible applications for the Custom View wall maps system include tactical planning for emergency evacuations or SWAT operations and delineation of gang territories. Available in three sizes, the sturdy, laminated wall maps are made to withstand multiple uses.
Read More →Designed as part of a complete Telex IP-based dispatch solution, Telex’s new Network Radio Traffic Recorder allows users to monitor and record audio in real time from any channel on the entire IP-based radio network. Users can then easily search the database for playback and review using the Network Recorder Search Engine. Recordings are stored as raw PCM files and then compressed and archived as small MP3 files. Older archives can be burned to CD/DVD for long-term storage.
Read More →Lightweight and athletically inspired, Danner’s new Stinger GTX line of duty boots uses patented Terra Force X technology to provide the support and durability officers have come to expect from Danner.
Read More →Pro SP PriorityStart from BLI international protects a patrol vehicle’s power source by disconnecting it to prevent any drain on the battery once voltage drops below 11.7 volts. The new Pro SP model has a surge “spike” protection circuit that adds additional protection to the electrical system. When the officer returns to the vehicle, he or she can simply operate the headlight switch or step on the brake pedal to cause the reconnection.
Read More →Remington Technologies Division has just released a very unusual tactical video system. Called the Eye Ball R1, the system consists of a 360-degree video camera encased in a hard plastic ball that can be rolled or thrown into hostile environments, even through windows. The Eye Ball can capture video and audio information and send it to a display up to 200 feet away. When attached to a wire or a poll, the Eye Ball can be used to search basements, attics, and stairwells.
Read More →Brownells’ new AR-15/M-16 30-round magazines are designed to feed with high reliability. The magazines are made of heavy-duty aluminum and are heat treated to MIL-STD specifications to guarantee quick insertion and an exact fit. They are also MIL-STD hard anodized with a dry-lube coating to prevent snags. The springs are made of a high-quality chrome-silicon blend to retain tension and followers are made of a plastic/glass composite for smooth feeding.
Read More →Pelican Products’ new 2430 MityLite Plus 4AA flashlight has a tailcap switch that allows for one-handed operation and a separate, replaceable lamp that promises ease of maintenance. The lamp’s high-powered Xenon bulb provides 32 lumens for up to four hours of consecutive battery burn time. Water resistant and constructed of ABS resin plastic, the rugged 2430 is UL Class 1, Division 2 approved. Standard features include a safety lanyard and helmet clip as well as a lifetime guarantee.
Read More →The TacView 1400 was developed to address officers’ surveillance needs with a safe solution. TacView is a micro camera with 24 infrared diodes attached to a telescopic pole. The TacView 1400 extends to 5.5 feet, can capture images in light or dark, and has a detachable camera head that can clip to a shield for surveillance when behind cover.
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