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Articlesby Scott SmithDecember 19, 2011

Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical Stryke Taclite Pant

Today 5.11 offers law enforcement officers looking for quality clothing many fine options. The new Stryke with Flex-Tac is the latest pair of pants to carry on this tradition.

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Inside the Badge by Scott SmithDecember 5, 2011

Product Test: RideOut's Storm Quest and Carbon Comfort Saddles

The extended riding of bicycle patrol can be grueling, especially if you don't have a comfortable saddle. The Storm Quest and Comfort Carbon saddles from RideOut Technologies deliver on this promise.

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Articlesby Scott SmithNovember 22, 2011

Police Product Test: SOG Knives' EOD PowerLock

I have noticed that the EOD PowerLock has improved in several ways. It now has a true needle-nose plier that will give you a fine point when you need it to grasp and pinch small items.

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Articlesby Scott SmithNovember 22, 2011

Police Product Test: 782 Gear's Rogue Parka

The Rogue is 782's flagship parka. The fabric makes this "hard-shell" jacket virtually waterproof. It is also quiet. Most "hard-shells'" make that swishing sound that is not only annoying but can give you away when you require stealth.

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Articlesby Chris TrappNovember 22, 2011

Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical's ARK Recurve and Tanto Knives

The ARK Recurve and Tanto folders are completely black with thin, angle cut grooved G10 grips. They're definitely easy on the eyes, but they're also functional. Both are liner lock folders with G10 scales and black razor sharp AUS8 steel blades.

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Articlesby Scott SmithOctober 24, 2011

Police Product Test: Under Armour Valsetz and Speed Freak Boots

POLICE Magazine reviews Under Armour's Valsetz and Speed Freak lightweight boots, Vortex Optics' Viper PST 2.5-10X44, and 5.11 Tactical's Tactical Trainer 2.0.

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Inside the Badge by Paul WittenOctober 19, 2011

App Review: Field Contact

Field Contact for Apple devices makes it simple to enter all pertinent ID information directly to your iPhone, including names, addresses, vehicle information, aliases, or location of incident.

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Inside the Badge by Tim MeachamSeptember 28, 2011

App Review: Placards Plus and Cargo Decoder

Placards Plus and Cargo Decoder give first responders a digital alternative to the print version of the Emergency Response Guide (ERG).

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Articlesby Scott SmithSeptember 22, 2011

Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical Zone Assault Pack

POLICE Magazine reviews the 5.11 Tactical Zone Assault Pack, SureFire Mini Sound Suppressor, and Mountain Khakis Alpine Utility Pants.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichSeptember 22, 2011

Kevlar Clipboard: Undercover Armor

Made using a Kevlar weave, the Ballistic Clipboard maintains its ballistic protection without the weight of other similar products. The fact that it's not made of a hard plastic means that the board won't shatter into shrapnel that could harm a police officer.

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