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Patrol

Haix Introduces Airpower R5 Slip-On Boot

Haix has introduced the Airpower R5 slip-on public safety boot in its station-boot line, according to the company. The boots provide arch support, and the 6-inch Airpower R5 arrives with steel toe protection

April 12, 2012

Patrol

5.11 Tactical Introduces Five Next-Gen Flashlights

5.11 Tactical has introduced its next generation of ATAC and TPT tactical lights that will be available in May, according to the company.

March 29, 2012

Patrol

5 Tips for Funding New Patrol Equipment

What should you do when you've been told there isn't enough money to purchase equipment? Re-allocation is often the solution. These five tips outline a budgetary fiscal-fitness program that can move equipment budgets from flabby to fit.

March 15, 2012

Patrol

The Checklist

I was recently reading how more and more professions are turning to checklists to improve safety. I have been advocating just this kind of practice for law enforcement for decades.

March 11, 2012

Patrol

NYPD Cop Saved When Perp's Round Strikes Duty Belt

A spare ammunition magazine likely saved a New York City police officer's life early Monday, when a suspect's 9mm round struck the gear during a running gun battle in lower Manhattan.

February 26, 2012

Patrol

Galls Uniforms Merges with Quartermaster

A New York-based private equity firm has acquired public safety distributor Galls and merged it with Cerritos, Calif.-based Quartermaster, Inc. CI Capital Partners acquired Galls in September as a "platform investment in the public safety products market."

February 9, 2012

Weapons

Custom Leather Duty Gear

Tauris Holsters

Tauris holsters are designed and completely handcrafted by an experienced police officer to provide the most efficient, compact, and durable holsters possible.

January 30, 2012

Patrol

SHOT Show 2012: Safariland's Lightweight Duty Belt

At SHOW Show 2012, Safariland introduced its new Model 4832 Lightweight Duty Belt to help reduce the weight of an overloaded duty belt on an officer's hips.

January 19, 2012

Careers

Get an Everyday Carry Knife

A reader asked me what one thing I would recommend he purchase for everyday use as a police officer. My answer? An everyday carry knife.

January 17, 2012

Patrol

Infinity Locker

Tiffin Metal Products

Tiffin Metal Products Co. has expanded its law enforcement product offerings by adding the Infinity Wardrobe Locker.

December 29, 2011

Patrol

1920 LED Flashlight

Pelican Products

Pelican Products' 1920 LED flashlight weighs in at 2.2 ounces (with batteries), utilizing two AAA alkaline cells and a single, next-generation LED to emit a ANSI FL-1 standard 67 lumens for nearly three hours of runtime.

December 29, 2011

Careers

How to Handle Back Pain

More and more officers suffer from back injuries. We carry far too much gear around our waists. Duty belts press against our lower back while we're sitting in the cruiser. These three approaches to back pain can extend your career and keep life enjoyable.

November 2, 2011