Tag: Duty Gear: Page 16

Patrol

Emissive Energy Inova T4 Flashlight

Inova’s first rechargeable patrol light is tough and powerful.

February 28, 2006

Patrol

Pelican Products M6 Flashlight Series

If you need a small, but powerful flashlight, check out these hard-use beauties.

December 31, 2005

Special Units

5.11 Tactical Series Tactical Dress Uniform

5.11 Tactical

The new Tactical Dress Uniform or TDU from 5.11 Tactical Series has been designed to replace Battle Dress Uniforms, or BDUs. 5.11 Tactical Series product developers utilized input from police and corrections officers to design the new TDU. The shirt features hidden document pockets on the front chest, triple stitching, and 28 bartacks for strength. A bi-swing shoulder allows for greater mobility and the sleeves feature removable neoprene elbow pads.

November 30, 2005

Patrol

Weinbrenner StabilIcers Lite Traction Gear

Weinbrenner Shoe Co.

Winter is on the way and in some parts of the country that means snow and ice. To help you cope with winter, Weinbrenner offers StabilIcers Lite, an easy on/off set of ice cleats that fit any make of duty shoe or boot. StabilIcers Lite sell for $21.95 and are available from any vendor that sells Thorogood duty shoes and boots.

October 31, 2005

Patrol

Glacier Tek Cool Vest

Glacier Tek, Inc.

Glacier Tek’s Cool Vest is a product designed for the cop who has to work in the summer in body armor. Cool Vest encloses a set of reusable plastic pouches filled with a non-toxic substance. Glacier Tek says all you have to do is soak the pouches in ice water or place them in the freezer for 20 minutes, put them inside the Cool Vest carrier, then strap it between your vest and your skin, and it will keep your body at 59 degrees Fahrenheit for up to two-and-a-half hours in 100-degree heat.

October 31, 2005

Patrol

Maxpedition Hard-Use Gear LIGER Gun Belt

Maxpedition

The LIGER gun belt from Maxpedition offers more than 2,000 lbs. of tensile strength and more than 300 lbs. of hole pull strength. It has an abrasion-resistant polyurethane coating to protect from the damage of water, mildew, rot, and many common solvents. The belt’s leather-like appearance is suited for discreet CCW and undercover work.

July 31, 2005

Patrol

Who Really Pays for Your Gear?

There are many professions in which workers receive some kind of additional pay to allow them to buy essential apparel, gear, and equipment for their work. Traditionally soldiers, nurses, even some janitors have received uniform allowances. But few professionals have come to rely on this practice as much as law enforcement officers.

June 30, 2005

Patrol

CommuniCard Police Traffic Stop Cards

CommuniCard

The Police Traffic Stop translator from CommuniCard is a new visual aid that includes illustrations with Spanish and English descriptions to help officers communicate with non-English-speaking drivers. The cards are available as laminated pocket guides and decks.

June 30, 2005

Patrol

Torture Testing

All holsters are not created equal. You know that. You also know that different types of holsters are designed to be used for different police applications. But what you may not know is how to evaluate holsters for quality, fit, retention, and general function.

May 31, 2005

Weapons

Think About Your Holster

I would urge all officers to take a closer look at their holsters and what they need from their holsters.

November 30, 2004

Patrol

The Money Crunch: Getting the Goods

Gone are the days of simple two-way radios and revolvers. Now each officer must carry a multitude of less-lethal weapons in addition to a gun and probably a PDA. While grants are useful, they aren’t the only means by which to acquire funding for equipment.

October 31, 2004

Weapons

Ka-Bar Mule Folding Sheath Knife

Heavy-duty construction and built-in safety features make Ka-Bar’s latest a practical alternative to clip-it knives.

September 30, 2004