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Inova’s first rechargeable patrol light is tough and powerful.
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You probably think you have seen every possible rifle that can be derived from the basic AR platform. Think again.
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If you need a small, but powerful flashlight, check out these hard-use beauties.
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The new Tactical Dress Uniform or TDU from 5.11 Tactical Series has been designed to replace Battle Dress Uniforms, or BDUs. 5.11 Tactical Series product developers utilized input from police and corrections officers to design the new TDU. The shirt features hidden document pockets on the front chest, triple stitching, and 28 bartacks for strength. A bi-swing shoulder allows for greater mobility and the sleeves feature removable neoprene elbow pads.
Read More →Glacier Tek’s Cool Vest is a product designed for the cop who has to work in the summer in body armor. Cool Vest encloses a set of reusable plastic pouches filled with a non-toxic substance. Glacier Tek says all you have to do is soak the pouches in ice water or place them in the freezer for 20 minutes, put them inside the Cool Vest carrier, then strap it between your vest and your skin, and it will keep your body at 59 degrees Fahrenheit for up to two-and-a-half hours in 100-degree heat.
Read More →Winter is on the way and in some parts of the country that means snow and ice. To help you cope with winter, Weinbrenner offers StabilIcers Lite, an easy on/off set of ice cleats that fit any make of duty shoe or boot. StabilIcers Lite sell for $21.95 and are available from any vendor that sells Thorogood duty shoes and boots.
Read More →The LIGER gun belt from Maxpedition offers more than 2,000 lbs. of tensile strength and more than 300 lbs. of hole pull strength. It has an abrasion-resistant polyurethane coating to protect from the damage of water, mildew, rot, and many common solvents. The belt’s leather-like appearance is suited for discreet CCW and undercover work.
Read More →The Police Traffic Stop translator from CommuniCard is a new visual aid that includes illustrations with Spanish and English descriptions to help officers communicate with non-English-speaking drivers. The cards are available as laminated pocket guides and decks.
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There are many professions in which workers receive some kind of additional pay to allow them to buy essential apparel, gear, and equipment for their work. Traditionally soldiers, nurses, even some janitors have received uniform allowances. But few professionals have come to rely on this practice as much as law enforcement officers.
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All holsters are not created equal. You know that. You also know that different types of holsters are designed to be used for different police applications. But what you may not know is how to evaluate holsters for quality, fit, retention, and general function.
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