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Articlesby Melanie BasichJuly 1, 2008

Outfitting the Officer

Read on for the newest uniforms, outerwear, and casual wear for law enforcement.

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ProductsMay 1, 2008

Taclite Pro Pant

The new Taclite Pro Pant from 5.11 Tactical is made of 6.14-ounce poly/cotton ripstop, a lightweight, fade- and wrinkle-resistant fabric that’s ideal for hot weather.

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Articlesby Heidi HowellMay 1, 2008

Incognito Clothing

5.11 worked directly with multiple teams of law enforcement professionals to develop the new Covert Casual Shirt, launched in spring 2008. The 5.11 Covert Khaki and Covert Casual Shirt join 5.11's popular covert Undergear Holster Shirt, Casual Leather Belts, and classic Denim Jeans.

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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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ProductsDecember 1, 2007

Sil-Ray and Gol-Ray Badge Finishes

Sil-Ray and Gol-Ray are two of Smith & Warren’s deluxe finishes for the company’s badges, collar brass, and insignia. Heavy electroplated layers of rhodium, for silver-toned Sil-Ray, or 24-karat gold, for gold-toned Gol-Ray, are protected with an extremely hard clear coat.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichOctober 1, 2007

The Shape of Women's Body Armor

You don't need to have majored in biology to know that men and women are not created equal—in measurements, that is. That's why female officers need ballistic vests made especially for their unique shapes. And now that women make up a more significant amount of the market share in law enforcement, body armor companies are taking notice.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichJuly 1, 2007

Summer-Friendly Uniforms

While civilians might whine about rising temperatures, they at least have the option of wearing shorts and a T-shirt with a pair of sandals to beat the summer heat. Police officers must wear a uniform, boots, and a stifling ballistic vest. Yet despite the limitations of regulations on duty, lighter clothing is an option, even if you're not a bicycle cop.

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Articlesby Scott SmithMay 1, 2007

Police Product Test: C More Systems Tactical Red Dot Sight

C More Systems' Tactical sight is designed to meet the requirements of a sight for daily duty use. The sight, a tubeless heads-up model designed to mount on a flat top AR, comes with an A2-type iron sight so the dot and iron sights can be co-witnessed.

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ProductsDecember 1, 2006

ML Kishigo Class 3 Foul Weather Parkas

ML Kishigo’s ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 Class 3-compliant 350 series parka line provides foul weather protection. On the outside, water-resistant material and a zipper front closure with storm flap keep you dry. Inside, thermal insulation and an inside waist wind cuff snap protect you from the cold. Each jacket features two zippered outside lower pockets, an upper radio pocket, and three inside pockets.

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ProductsNovember 1, 2006

Atlanco TRU Tactical Response Uniform

Tru-Spec’s new TRU Tactical Response Uniform is based on the ACU recently adopted by the U.S. Army, available from Tru-Spec. With input from tactical officers, Tru-Spec has improved the TRU with zigzag stitching on the hook and loop of both the sleeve cuffs and the mandarin collar, extra deep front trouser pockets with double-reinforced openings, new YKK PowerHook hook-and-loop fastenings, and hidden 5x5-inch pockets in each side of the trouser cargo pockets.

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