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Duty Wear

The days of cops wearing only long-sleeved Class A uniforms are gone. While some agencies still require their officers to wear traditional navy blue or tan wool uniforms year round while on duty, it’s becoming increasingly acceptable for officers to wear uniforms in a variety of fabrics and styles.

The Path

I was sitting there trying to age gracefully when I noticed a girl in a wheelchair moving up to the edge of the pool as her race was getting ready to start. Since she was paralyzed from the waist down she could not start with a great leap into the water. So she lowered herself into the pool and pushed off with her arms.

5.11 Tactical's 30th Anniversary Tactical Pants

The practical, seven-pocket pants with the trademark slash pocket and utility strap are top sellers for both on-duty and off-duty. Originally designed for loading with carabiners, the straps now secure flashlights, holsters, and headsets, while the pockets offer ample storage.

A Better Pet K-9 Harness Vest

Har-Vest combines a no-pull dog harness and a vest, offering control, functionality, and style. It provides the control offered by no-pull harnesses with the appearance of vests that identify working dogs.

Savage Range Systems Dry Snail Bullet Trap

Savage Range Systems, Inc.

Savage Range Systems’ new Dry Snail Bullet Trap features the patent-pending Savage Air Barrier System (ABS). This “closed loop system” uses “positive pressure” at the throat of the trap to create an air barrier. The “air barrier” keeps spent lead particles inside the patented Deceleration Chamber.

Legislation to Fund COPS Program Passes Senate

Sen. Biden’s amendment to the FY 2008 Budget Resolution to fully fund the successful COPS program passed the Senate with broad, bi-partisan support. This will provide state and local law enforcement agencies with critical resources to hire community policing and school resource officers, and to purchase new technologies.

Inspector General Criticizes Work On Wireless

The federal government has spent $195 million on a long-promised wireless radio network for the nation's law enforcement agencies that is at "high risk of failure," the Justice Department's inspector general reported yesterday.

Police: NASCAR Founder's Granddaughter Poses As Police Officer

Rachel Otto, granddaughter of NASCAR's founder Edgar Otto, was arrested in connection with posing as a Palm Beach police officer.

5.11 Markets New 3-in-1 Patrol Bag

5.11’s new 3-in-1 Patrol bag offers a completely updated design for patrol, range, and travel.

TREXPO West Opens Monday in Long Beach

The annual TREXPO West conference and trade show starts Monday at the Long Beach (Calif.) Convention Center.

NRA Names Texas Trooper LEO of the Year

The National Rifle Association has announced the selection of Trooper John Richard "Rick" Smith as its 2006 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Trooper Smith was selected for this award based upon his acts of valor on August 20, 2006, in Midlothian, Texas.

Modern Tactical Boots

A proper fitting tactical boot needs to provide support, flexibility, and durability that allow the user to train and work without the distraction of sore feet.

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