Waller and Son SafeAim

Waller and Son’s new SafeAim ballistic panel is designed to absorb and contain rounds fired unintentionally while loading or unloading a weapon in areas such as offices, booking areas, or patrol cars. The SafeAim is tested by the United States Test Laboratory and satisfies the NIJ Standard-0108.01 threat-level 3A protection. The panel is a 12.5-inch square less than a half inch thick.

Pepper Gel

Less-lethal OC weapons are now available in a gel form from Mace Security International. Take Down 10-percent pepper gel is a nontoxic, nonflammable, water-soluble gel that contains 1.4 percent capsaicinoids concentration and has more range than Mace stream products.

The Money Crunch: Getting the Goods

Gone are the days of simple two-way radios and revolvers. Now each officer must carry a multitude of less-lethal weapons in addition to a gun and probably a PDA. While grants are useful, they aren’t the only means by which to acquire funding for equipment.

Tool Logic SL1 Multi-Function Folder

The SL1 is a quality knife and a quality light. And the more I used it, the more I realized that it was an excellent way to provide a working cop with an emergency blade and an emergency light in one compact package.

FN Herstal Less-Lethal Launcher

OC Spray Flashlight

Now in use by the U.S. Air Force, Tigerlight is a flashlight that can also be used to deploy pepper spray. With Tigerlight, an officer has immediate access to pepper spray while a suspect only sees a flashlight. This combination tool also leaves an officer’s other hand free to grab his gun if necessary.

MK Ballistics Aero-Sock Beanbag

Fobus Magazine and Handcuff Case

Tool Logic Survival Knives

Bush Plans to Increase Reservists’ Benefits

President George W. Bush has announced plans to enhance education benefits for active-duty National guardsmen and reservists, who currently receive considerably less money for education than their enlisted counterparts.