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Spirit of Blue Presents Grant to Franklin PD on Grand Ole Opry Stage

The Spirit of Blue Foundation presented a safety equipment grant to the Franklin (Tenn.) Police Department on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Country music star Craig Morgan led the Opry and its guests in honoring law enforcement officers at a recent show. The grant will be used to purchase ballistic helmets for the Franklin SWAT team.

August 26, 2014

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Police Product Test: Team Wendy Bump Helmet

A good helmet is an essential piece of kit for any tactical operator. The helmets of today are lighter, stronger, provide better protection, are customizable, and are comfortable. Team Wendy's Exfil LTP Tactical Bump Helmet fits all of these criteria.

March 27, 2014

Patrol

A Plea for Ballistic Helmets

Officers who object to wearing ballistic face shields/helmets in high-risk shooting situations should have a face-to-face discussion with their children and ask their children, "What if daddy or mommy would get killed at work and not ever come home again and not ever hug and kiss you or play with you, how would you feel?"

February 6, 2014

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R2S System for Ballistic Helmets

ProTech Tactical

ProTech Tactical's R2S System for ballistic helmets tightens and conforms to the wearer's head for optimum comfort with a simple twist of the easy-to-grip knob, ensuring a secure fit for any head size.

April 16, 2013

Patrol

P100 Crowd Control Helmet

Schuberth North America

Schuberth North America's P100 Crowd Control Helmet protects against impact, penetration, chemicals, fire, and ballistic threats in violent situations. A smaller shell size offers the same level of protection in smaller sizes for women.

February 11, 2013

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Safariland Introduces Protech Ballistic Helmet System

Safariland has introduced the Protech R2S system (Ratchet Retention Suspension System) for Protech ballistic helmets to provide better stability on an officer's head.

November 7, 2012

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Batlskin System

Revision

Revision Military, manufacturer of protective soldier solutions, has made its Batlskin Modular Head Protection System available via retail.

September 29, 2012

Patrol

P100 Riot Helmet

Schuberth North America

Schuberth engineers have spent decades studying trends in crowd violence, quickly adding innovations to the helmets to keep officers and agents protected against all known potential attacks. IACP Booth #3356.

September 20, 2012

Special Units

Revision Acquires MSA's Ballistic Helmet Business

Revision Military has acquired MSA's North American ballistic helmet business, which includes manufacturing equipment and operations located in Newport, Vt.

July 1, 2012

Patrol

Hard Headed

Schuberth's P100F helmet provides protection from fire, acid, and stabs to the neck, as well as small-caliber rounds.

January 22, 2012

Patrol

DuPont Establishes $500M Kevlar Facility in S.C.

DuPont has established its $500 million Cooper River Kevlar facility near Charleston, S.C., to allow DuPont to meet increased customer demand for its advanced protective materials that are incorporated into police body armor and other applications.

October 27, 2011

Patrol

We Need Ballistic Helmets on Patrol

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has recently acquired ballistic helmets for its patrol personnel. While there are still a lot of stupid practices within my alma mater, LASD has a deserved reputation for emphasizing officer safety and equipping its personnel accordingly.

August 21, 2011