Tag: Duty Gear: Page 14

Weapons

Police Product Test: Zero Tolerance Ranger Green Knife

The Ranger Green knife from Kershaw's sister company Zero Tolerance is a no-nonsense, hard-use knife built for duty use and made to stand up to and survive the harshest environments.

December 31, 2007

Patrol

Casual Leather Belts

5.11 Tactical

5.11 Tactical has introduced seven new leather belts for everyday casual, plainclothes, and undercover wear. Constructed of full-grain leather, each belt measures 1.5 inches wide and incorporates a Permastiff insert for stable holster wear.

December 31, 2007

Patrol

Listen-Only Earpiece

Klein Electronics

Klein Electronics has introduced the New Shadow-Pro Enhanced Listen-Only Earpiece. This Public Safety Series, which has excellent voice quality, is small and more concealed than any other earpiece.

December 31, 2007

Patrol

Boot Up

Consider it a holiday gift to yourself to be sure you have the footwear you need for the job this season. Here is a sampling of the newest models.

November 30, 2007

Training

What Gear Do I Need?

To help give you some insight into what you'll actually need on the street, the editors of POLICE Magazine contacted a number of veteran officers and asked them to give you some advice. Here's what they had to say.

October 31, 2007

Patrol

Elbeco Meridian Jacket

Elbeco's Meridian jacket was created with one goal in mind: versatility. It's kind of like that old Certs commercial with the tagline "Two mints in one." The Meridian is many jackets in one.

September 30, 2007

Patrol

High Security Handcuffs

Hiatt USA

Hiatt USA offers three new specialty hinged handcuffs to assist professionals who require the highest level of security, protection, and control.

August 31, 2007

Careers

Accepting Department-Issued Equipment

Recently a reader contacted me about a personal dilemma. He told me his department issues a certain make and caliber of pistol and he doesn't like it. He further stated he did not like the holster, in addition to a laundry list of other items he was issued. What could he do now as his agency's newest rookie?

July 11, 2007

Careers

Maintenance Day and Other Rituals

Back when I was in the U.S. Army MP Corps we were taught to set aside time for personal equipment maintenance. I highly recommend you do the same. Warriors need to prepare for their calling; policework is no different.

July 2, 2007

Careers

The Field Training Recruit’s Shopping List

Your department should tell you what it will issue to you. This prevents you from purchasing needless items and wasting your money. It should also tell you the items it recommends you have that it will not purchase for you. Finally, it should tell you what it prohibits you to have.

May 8, 2007

Patrol

Wilson Tactical Cop Tool

With this issue of POLICE Magazine, we are inaugurating a new concept for reviews of law enforcement products. In the past, our product reviews have focused on one item per review. The problem with this approach is that so much stuff is being released now for the police market that we are barely scratching the surface.

March 31, 2007

Patrol

Hatch XTAK Knee and Elbow Pads

Hatch

Hatch, known for its gloves and protective gear, has a new line of knee and elbow protection called XTAK. Each pad features a lightweight X-shaped TPU (thermal plastic urethane) shell that flexes naturally with the knee and elbow, yet creates a forceful spring-back action that provides protection where it is needed.

January 31, 2007