Tag: Duty Gear: Page 13

Technology

Powermonkey-eXplorer

Power Traveller

Power Traveller’s powermonkey-eXplorer can charge electronic devices in remote locations. It will provide 96 hours of standby on your cell phone, 40 hours on your iPod, and 48 hours on your PDA. It’s available in blue, gray, pink, and yellow. Ultra compact, tough, and powerful, the powermonkey-eXplorer is water resistant and made from rubberized casing for durability.

March 31, 2009

Weapons

Safariland Introduces New MOLLE Locking System for Holsters

Safariland announced today the introduction of its MOLLE Locking System and Quick Locking System for law enforcement, SWAT, military and personal protection applications. The two new locking systems allow users to quickly mount, reposition and remove many Safariland holsters or accessories to belts or MOLLE loop-equipped apparel.

March 11, 2009

Weapons

Knives, Tools, and Answers

Yes, price is a consideration, as well as quality. But finding the right tool for your job is paramount.

February 19, 2009

Weapons

Police Product Test: Blackhawk Hawkhook

With all of the gear we carry on our duty belts, what we don't need is yet another bulky tool to add more weight and take up more space. The Hawkhook is one piece of gear that is small but mighty.

December 31, 2008

Patrol

L.A. County Sheriff Catches Flak for Plan to Send Deputies to D.C. for Inauguration

County officials estimate that they would be on the hook for another $905,000 in salary and benefits. In addition, there is $81,000 in needed "cold weather gear" including jackets, gloves, hats and "turtleneck dickies" at a cost of $232 per deputy.

December 10, 2008

Technology

BAE's Protech Armored Products Introduces Ultra-Lightweight Protective Helmets Made With Dyneema

DSM Dyneema today announced that Protech Armored Products, a BAE Systems Products Group company, is marketing protective helmets made with ultra-strong Dyneema HB26 unidirectional (UD) composite in the United States. The Denver Police Department in Colorado is the first U.S. organization to adopt the new Protech Delta LT helmets.

October 13, 2008

Patrol

Duty Gear: What's new in holsters?

The newest holsters for on-the-job carry.

September 30, 2008

Training

How to Survive Probation

During this critical period, your agency and your fellow cops are checking you out; make sure they like what they see.

April 30, 2008

Patrol

The ABCs of Body Armor

Although it's often called a bulletproof vest, ballistic armor can't make you invincible. It can, however, save your life should you be shot in the vest. And this is no small thing. Just ask anyone who's lived to tell the tale.

April 30, 2008

Training

Gadgets, Gimmicks, and Gizmos

Yes, GPS systems and PDAs can be great, but there is a little too much technological short cutting going on here and this is a large safety issue.

March 10, 2008

Patrol

New Stinger DS LED

Streamlight

Streamlight has introduced a new version of its most popular rechargeable law enforcement flashlight, the Stinger DS LED. The new model features innovative Dual-Switch technology that gives officers full control over light power and brightness from either switch location.

January 31, 2008

Patrol

G3 LED Flashlight

SureFire

The SureFire G3 LED was designed with law enforcement in mind. Officers need both high output and long runtime and there isn’t always time to recharge a flashlight in the field.

January 31, 2008