Tag: Duty Gear: Page 12

Patrol

Baker Ballistics Introduces PatrolBat Ballistic Shield

Baker Ballistics has introduced the PatrolBat ballistic shield, a piece of tactical gear that's been developed specifically to provide instant ballistic cover to the endangered patrol officer.

April 7, 2010

Patrol

Wet Weather Wear

What should you consider when looking at outerwear for duty or most any foul weather? First, versatility. Because quality outerwear is expensive, it needs to serve for at least three seasons out of the year. The second item to consider is whether the outer jacket is truly waterproof or just water resistant; there is nothing worse than being cold and wet. Last is the price. If the clothing breaks the bank it will cause issues.

January 6, 2010

Patrol

Holiday Gift Guide

It's pretty hard to find the right gift for anyone this time of year. Buying gifts for cops is especially difficult. That's why the editors at POLICE have assembled this quick look at a dozen great gifts that any cop would love.

December 28, 2009

Patrol

BlackHawk Introduces Nytek Duty Belt And Pouches

BlackHawk Products Group has introduced two new duty-gear lines using Nytek, a nylon composite fabric that's available in a plain or basket-weave finish to comply with agency or personal equipment uniform requirements.

December 28, 2009

Careers

Carrying the Load

Today, we have a litany of specialized police tools and instruments issued. I always laugh when a new product comes out and wonder if the holster manufacturers are tooling up for the new nicky neat police gadget. Does it come in basketweave?

November 29, 2009

Patrol

Safariland Introduces New Inside-the-Waistband Holster

Safariland, a BAE Systems line of business, announced today its newest Inside-the-Waistband (IWB) concealment holster, designed for improved grip, holstering, and concealability for plainclothes or civilian carry.

June 14, 2009

Careers

Budgets, Needs, and Wants

You need to weigh criticality versus frequency in making this decision. How critical is it for you to have this widget? Will your life and survival depend on it? If not, reconsider.

June 1, 2009

Weapons

Holsters: Safe and Secure

With all of the duty holsters available today, it's amazing to think the only option for police officers used to be black leather. Now there's also laminate, nylon, and all manner of synthetics. For finish there's basketweave, plain, or high gloss. Not to mention increasingly innovative retention devices in holsters from level 1 to 3. Here's a selection of holsters for duty carry encompassing all of these variations.

May 31, 2009

Weapons

Hanging Tough

Today's law enforcement officers carry more gear on their belt than ever before. Not only are all of these items heavy, the holsters they're held in are difficult to move when necessary. That's why Safariland has developed two simple locking systems that allow you to add or remove various holsters on your duty belt or MOLLE loops without rearranging other items in the process.

May 31, 2009

Patrol

Breakaway Reflective Vest

5.11 Tactical

5.11’s new Breakaway Hi-Vis Vest, available in July, is ANSI/ISEA class II compliant for first responders. It meets all high-visibility and reflectivity requirements and features a clean, simple design with a total of six breakaway points at front, back, and sides.

May 31, 2009

Patrol

Police Product Test: BlackHawk Operations Jacket

Although the folks at BlackHawk do not promote their Warrior Wear Operations Jacket for covert operations, after months of use, I have found it to be one of the finest quality overt/covert jackets I have ever owned.

March 31, 2009

Weapons

Selecting a Concealed Carry System

When carrying a concealed weapon, the entire carry system must be considered. You need to think about not only the firearm (which we won't cover here), but also the belt, the holster, and any required support equipment such as reloads, tactical light, knife, handcuffs, and OC.

March 31, 2009