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Police Product Test: BlackHawk Operations Jacket

Although the folks at BlackHawk do not promote their Warrior Wear Operations Jacket for covert operations, after months of use, I have found it to be one of the finest quality overt/covert jackets I have ever owned.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichApril 1, 2009

Duty Boots

Find the right black boots for your shift. Read our product roundup that includes 5.11 Tactical, BlackHawk, Bates, Danner, Haix, Lowa, Magnum, Original S.W.A.T., OTB Footwear, Ridge Footwaer, Timberland Pro, and Thorogood.

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Articlesby Scott SmithJanuary 1, 2009

Police Product Test: Blackhawk Hawkhook

With all of the gear we carry on our duty belts, what we don't need is yet another bulky tool to add more weight and take up more space. The Hawkhook is one piece of gear that is small but mighty.

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Glossary Guide to Boots

Good boots will cushion your feet from the impact as you walk a beat, keep them dry while directing traffic in a downpour, and will keep your toes warm on those blustery winter days. If you're going to wear them year-round, you need to look for boots that will do all of these things.

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Articlesby Scott SmithSeptember 1, 2008

Duty Boots: 2008

While they may not be the sexiest or most written about piece of equipment that we use daily, good boots can make a day more bearable and easier to deal with than bargain priced footwear from a discount store. Your boots support you, as well as all of the additional weight from your load of duty gear.

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ProductsAugust 1, 2008

Pursuit Series Boots

Danner’s new Pursuit Series of boots is available in two breathable styles. The Pursuit DXTVent utilizes a combination of performance materials to circulate the air around the foot to keep feet cool and comfortable. Should an officer be up against a wet environment, the Pursuit is available with GORE-TEX XCR, a waterproof and ultra breathable liner.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichAugust 1, 2008

Quiet Traction

Stealth Force is the new incarnation of Magnum USA's popular Stealth line of boots. Available in a host of styles—all in black leather and nylon—the Stealth Force line has a boot for patrol, SWAT missions, and the station, and pretty much everything in between.

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ProductsJune 1, 2008

Summer Socks

5.11 Tactical has come out with a Summer Sock in a lighter, thinner, dressier model. Designed for hot weather, the black sock blends 5.11’s Shock Mitigation System and multiple zones of compression with summer-weight fibers for breathability.

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Articlesby Scott SmithJune 1, 2008

Police Product Test: Danner Boots Striker II DXTVent

This year Danner introduces the Striker II DXTVent boot. It's built to take the rigors of duty, but still keep your feet "cool" and comfortable on the hottest of days.

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Articlesby Scott SmithApril 1, 2008

Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical XPRT Boots

From its aggressive outsole to its waterproof heavy-duty 1,200-denier nylon upper, this boot is built to tackle the worst conditions a call-out can throw your way.

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