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Weapons

Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical's ARK Recurve and Tanto Knives

The ARK Recurve and Tanto folders are completely black with thin, angle cut grooved G10 grips. They're definitely easy on the eyes, but they're also functional. Both are liner lock folders with G10 scales and black razor sharp AUS8 steel blades.

November 21, 2011

Patrol

Police Product Test: Under Armour Valsetz and Speed Freak Boots

POLICE Magazine reviews Under Armour's Valsetz and Speed Freak lightweight boots, Vortex Optics' Viper PST 2.5-10X44, and 5.11 Tactical's Tactical Trainer 2.0.

October 23, 2011

Technology

App Review: Field Contact

Field Contact for Apple devices makes it simple to enter all pertinent ID information directly to your iPhone, including names, addresses, vehicle information, aliases, or location of incident.

October 18, 2011

Technology

App Review: Placards Plus and Cargo Decoder

Placards Plus and Cargo Decoder give first responders a digital alternative to the print version of the Emergency Response Guide (ERG).

September 27, 2011

Patrol

Kevlar Clipboard: Undercover Armor

Made using a Kevlar weave, the Ballistic Clipboard maintains its ballistic protection without the weight of other similar products. The fact that it's not made of a hard plastic means that the board won't shatter into shrapnel that could harm a police officer.

September 21, 2011

Patrol

Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical Zone Assault Pack

POLICE Magazine reviews the 5.11 Tactical Zone Assault Pack, SureFire Mini Sound Suppressor, and Mountain Khakis Alpine Utility Pants.

September 21, 2011

Weapons

Police Product Test: Benchmade Triage Knife

POLICE Magazine reviews the Benchmade Triage Knife, 5.11 Tactical/Viking Tactics Training Books, and Tactical Assault Gear Tactical Go Bag.

August 23, 2011

Technology

App Review: Police Pad

With Police Pad for Android, officers can fully document calls for service, including typed notes, photographs, and any audio recordings.

August 3, 2011

Training

Police Product Test: Streamlight TL-2 X Flashlight

I have been using Streamlight flashlights since I went to my first SHOT Show many years ago. I have always found them to be durable, bright, and affordably priced. The TL-2 X is another great addition to the company's family of tactical lights.

July 25, 2011

Special Units

Police Product Test: Original S.W.A.T. WinX2 Boots

POLICE Magazine reviews Original S.W.A.T.'s WinX2 Boots, Benchmade's 930 Kulgera Knife, and Tactical Assault Gear's Phalanx T4 Fury Vest.

June 26, 2011

Patrol

Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical RUSH MOAB 10 Pack

POLICE Magazine reviews 5.11 Tactical's RUSH MOAB 10 Pack, Tactical Tailor's Hybrid Enhanced Vest, and Tru-Spec's Tru Xtreme Apparel.

May 22, 2011

Technology

App Review: Smart Tools

Smart Tools is a paid app for Android smartphones that provides tools for length and angle, distance and height, sound and vibration as well as a compass and metal detector. For less than a cup of cappamochafrappajava, this app provides all the measurement tools you need in the field.

May 9, 2011