Tag: Duty Gear: Page 18

Technology

Own the Night

Most commercial burglaries take place at night, and the darkness works in the favor of the burglars. Maybe it’s time for us to take back the night with night vision equipment.

April 30, 2002

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By Popular Demand

Based on reader requests, this is the list of your top product picks for 2001.

March 31, 2002

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Flashlights: Blinded by the Light

All of these offerings can effectively blind a potential threat, even in the daylight. This tactic can give you valuable seconds to evaluate your circumstances, and to act on the subject if necessary before he regains his sight. Flashlights are more than convenient sources of light; they can be used as life-saving tools.

February 28, 2002

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A Dose of Survival Reality

Keep officer survival smart and simple.

November 30, 2001

Patrol

Squeak, Rattle, and Beep

As any officer who has ever worked the midnight shift knows, sound travels and night. We all tend to laugh at suspects who give away their hidden positions by making some little noise, yet we are bigger culprits than they are when it comes to announcing our presence to the world.

January 31, 2001

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Sam Browne: Shifting Gear

In the past, it may have held only a holster, gun and some bullets, but today's hard-working belts must carry an average of 8 to 10 and sometimes up to 15 pounds of equipment, ranging from flashlights, keys and handcuffs to OC spray, batons and duty weapons. In short, duty belts must be strong and have a stiff enough edge to support all the poundage.

October 31, 2000