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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.
Read More →PDSI Software’s Telestaff v. 2.2 Scheduling and Staff Management software combines the intricacies of computer software with simple telephone components to simplify staffing needs. The software uses an agency’s individual work code and rules to ensure appropriate staffing during any shift or unpredicted event. The program roster interfaces with industry-leading CAD systems and the software can also manage payroll, cost reports, and time keeping.
Read More →The H.R. 218 law allows current and retired law enforcement personnel to carry a concealed weapon nationwide. Officers will likely need to identify themselves via an official photo ID as well as a badge for instant visual identification. Maxsell Corp. now offers the H.R. 218 law officer badge to identify a qualified individual as a “national concealed carry law officer.”
Read More →Thorogood Footwear’s new Omega series of tactical boots are designed to provide the performance and protection necessary to get the job done for any tactical application.
Read More →Pila’s new GL4 flashlight has an output of 195 lumens and is made of anodized aircraft-grade aluminum with an O-ring seal to protect from water, dirt, and dust. Each flashlight comes with Pila’s rechargeable, environmentally safe Li-ion batteries and standard disposable Lithium CR 123A batteries. The tailcap on the GL4 has additional LEDlights in a range of colors and can be set to glow, making it easy for officers to locate their flashlight in the dark.
Read More →Digimerge Technologies’ new DCS100033 professional day/night high-resolution camera features a full 1/3-inch Ex-view HAD CCD sensor, allowing 470 TV lines of resolution and a minimum illumination of .5 Lux at F1.2. It also boasts a built-in on-screen display, an RS-232 control port, and pixel-based video detection. Users can also choose from a C or CS mount lens and ATW, AWC, or MWB white balance.
Read More →BIO-key’s new WEB-key fingerprint-based authentication systems give agencies a way to control access to secure applications. WEB-key uses biometrics technology to scan, measure, and analyze individual fingerprints, comparing them to a database of live images to confirm or deny access into any secured, registered area. Users can register their fingerprints with BIO-key, so other forms of identification are unnecessary.
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