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12 Great Holiday Gifts for Cops

Once again, the editors of POLICE Magazine offer you our annual holiday gift guide. Note: We've allowed some inflation this year. The price limit for 2010 is $350 (Yes, we know. That's a substantial gift).

December 19, 2010

The BlackHawk Operations Jacket is good for off-duty or plainclothes carry. Image courtesy of BlackHawk.

Uniforms: What's Out There Now

Here's a primer on the types of apparel offered by uniform companies for law enforcement officers.

December 12, 2010

Horace Small uniforms

Outerwear: 2010

Prepare yourself for cold weather with these jackets for duty.

November 23, 2010

Casual Tactical Wear

Polo shirts and tac pants can take you to the range and beyond in style and comfort.

April 29, 2010

Elbeco's DutyMaxx Wins 2010 Univator Award for Best Fabric Innovation

Elbeco Corp. recently won the 2010 Univator Uniform Innovation Award for "Best Fabric Innovation" for its DutyMaxx fabric. Elbeco also won the Univator Uniform Innovation Award for "Best Design" for its Ladies Choice line.

April 4, 2010

Elbeco's Ladies Choice Line Wins 2010 Univator Award for Best Design

Elbeco Corp. recently won the 2010 Univator Uniform Innovation Award for "Best Design" for its Ladies Choice line, the uniform industry's first to be designed from the ground up specifically for women. Elbeco also won the Univator Uniform Innovation Award for "Best Fabric Innovation" for its DutyMaxx fabric.

April 4, 2010

Wet Weather Wear

What should you consider when looking at outerwear for duty or most any foul weather? First, versatility. Because quality outerwear is expensive, it needs to serve for at least three seasons out of the year. The second item to consider is whether the outer jacket is truly waterproof or just water resistant; there is nothing worse than being cold and wet. Last is the price. If the clothing breaks the bank it will cause issues.

January 6, 2010

Elbeco's Summit II is constructed from Hiptex 3000 for the outer shell and is waterproof and windproof. The seams are sealed to ensure water doesn't migrate through. So you can be seen on those gray dark winter days and nights, the jacket can be reversed to its ANSI/ISEA Class II side. This is a bright yellow with two-inch Scotchlite by 3M on the body and sleeves. This jacket lights up like a neon sign when light hits it. The Summit II gives officers high visibility when working DUI and traffic enforcement checkpoints.

Second Skin Shirts

So what did I find from the major vendors for base layers? There are base layers from cotton, various polyester/Lycra blends, wool blends, and layers for cold or hot weather. The choices seem to be endless.

December 28, 2009

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Wet Weather Wear

While giving waterproof jackets a "test wearing," I have had input from several members of my local department and from guys I shoot with. We have found that 5.11 Tactical, BlackHawk, Blauer, Elbeco, Fechheimer, Propper, The Force, Tru Spec by Atlanco, Under Armour, and Woolrich's Elite Tactical Series serve well in a wide range of conditions.

October 29, 2009

Elbeco Recognized for Support of the National Law Enforcement Museum

Police apparel manufacturer Elbeco Inc. of Reading, Pa., was recognized for its financial support of the National Law Enforcement Museum during a reception held at the recent International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) convention in Denver.

October 15, 2009

Elbeco CEO David Lurio (holding the award) was honored by the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund for his company's work on behalf of the National Law Enforcement Museum.

Women's Wear

Gone are the days when a woman police officer was acting as a social worker with a badge, and they now fill as many roles as male police officers do. Many companies are adjusting what they manufacture and sell to specifically meet the needs of women police officers. This is after years of providing only unisex products and using a one size fits most business model.

July 22, 2009

Female officers need gear that allows them to climb fences and perform other demanding tasks.

Elbeco Receives Wisconsin’s 2009 State Use Program Partnership Award for Work with Disabled

Elbeco Inc. received the 2009 State Use Program Partnership Award for its work with Headwaters, Inc., a not-for-profit work/rehabilitation center that helps people with developmental and physical disabilities find gainful employment. Elbeco and Headwaters partnered on a contract to provide the State of Wisconsin with correctional officer uniforms. Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle presented the award in a ceremony at the state capitol July 9.

July 21, 2009

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