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Columbine is a vivid example of what happens during a tactical operation when communications break down. It and 9/11 are also strong examples of why first responders need radios that can talk to personnel from other agencies.
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BAE Systems, Inc., has donated, installed, and provided training for 10 First InterComm interoperable communication units worth a total value of $65,000 to emergency responders in Grady County, Okla.
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Although digital cameras are certainly high-tech and have a lot more power and control than their film predecessors, they are still only as good as the officer holding them.
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The actions you take as a first responder can determine the value of crime scene evidence for investigators and prosecutors.
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There are many respirators out there for police officers to choose from. Here are some of the best units available that meet the special needs of the police officer.
Read More →Designed by a former police chief, the Hazardous Environment Remote-Controlled Barrier (HERB) minimizes high-risk contacts at DWI checkpoints and roadblocks. The HERB can be used at bomb threat incidents, accidents, government buildings, crime scenes—virtually anywhere safe, manned, or unmanned traffic control is required.
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Less than two years ago, weapons of mass destruction (WMD) such as gas, viruses, and nukes were mostly the stuff of Tom Clancy novels, not the everyday concern of the nation’s law enforcement. But that was before 9/11.
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From Honolulu to New York City, prisoner incidents and uprisings have become all too common. Luckily, corrections officers are equipped better than ever to deal with such incidents.
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Most cities and counties have increased police and fire funding since 9-11, but in many cases, budget bumps can barely meet newly established needs.
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Then you see them, casualties. Many of them, grotesquely motionless, obscured by the low hanging mist.
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