Police Outerwear News & Articles

• This load-bearing vest offers body armor protection in a uniform look

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  BlueStone Safety’s vests offer a discreet alternative to traditional uniform tops by offering a professional look coupled with the ability to increase officer safety and lessen the load typically meted out by heavy duty belts

• The hidden benefits of reducing LEOs’ back pain

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  Load-bearing vests can improve officer comfort, attitude and morale and reduce medical and overtime costs

• Load-bearing vest vs. duty belt: Ergonomic researchers determine the winner

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  There was a clear winner when university researchers investigated the health benefits of load-bearing vests versus duty belts

• How to buy a concealed carry backpack

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  The world is getting more dangerous every day and a concealed carry bag can let you carry the tools you need to help keep you and your loved ones safe

• How to remove the most common uniform stains

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  Maintaining a professional appearance is of paramount importance for police officers, which means keeping your uniform stain-free

• Holiday gift guide: 10 tactical toys for cops

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  From flashlights to backpacks, we've gathered up 10 must-have outdoor and tactical products for you

• Weighty issue: Lighter line of tac pants promises to perform

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  Visitors to the 5.11 Tactical booth at IACP 2012 were introduced to the TacLite Pro

• SHOT Show: Tactical apparel from Magnum, Tac Wear, and Woolrich

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  Shopping for tactical wear is a admittedly less exciting than looking at guns and knives. At SHOT Show 2011, however, there was plenty of tactical wear to catch the eye. In particular, I noticed so...

• Discreet look transforms tactical pants

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  Vertx keeps a low profile with new trouser

• Company Profile: 5.11 Tactical

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  5.11 Tactical 4300 Spyres Way Modesto, CA 95356 Customer Service: 866.451.1726 customerservice@511tactical.comCompany Name: 5.11 Tactical SeriesHeadquarters: Modesto, CaliforniaFounded in: 5.11 Tac...

• Blackhawk releases new duty belt harness

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  Suspender system specifically designed for law enforcement

• How to buy outerwear

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  Effective outerwear is a system, not a piece of clothing. Outerwear needs to be effective in many different environmental conditions and tense situations that public safety professionals find thems...

• P1 Photo of the Week: Cold weather warrant

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  City of Batavia NY Police Dept ERT. Taken 01/28/2009 right after a high risk search warrant service. Severe winter weather and 14 degree temp. Photo submitted by: Lt. E. Jankowski , City Of Batavia...

• Exterior vests: The new look and feel of body armor

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  Whether they admit it or not, some police don’t wear body armor. What would make an otherwise fastidious officer compromise his safety on the streets? Turns out, basic lack of comfort is to blame. ...

• Amid violence, N.Y. troopers to get better equipment

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  State Police get stronger body armor and handguns. mew equipmentThe Newark Star-Ledger ALBANY, N.Y. — Following a year when a half-dozen troopers were shot, two fatally, State Police are getting st...

• Check your tac vest

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  If you wear an outside vest cover or a "tac vest" make sure that you take the time to adjust it to fit properly each time. During a recent firearms qualification, during my "draw and fire" drills I...

• The Badge — Preparing for a raid

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  The relationship between the media and law enforcement is often adversarial. Reporters appear to seek the sensational elements of a crime story, often to the detriment of the police, and officers t...

• Watch for hidden sharp objects

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  Razorblades, needles, and other small, sharp objects can be hidden easily...even on the head. These tiny, yet potentially deadly, weapons are hidden/taped behind suspects' ears, under bangs, or on ...

• Bullet Fifty kicking in doors in a neighborhood near you

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  Bullet 50's (fifty) "Street Crime Line" was built for Law enforcement and military personnel who desire concealment clothing for UC or off duty use. The number one complaint from plain-clothes offi...

• Capitol police red-faced over T-shirt tussle

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  By James Kuhnhenn    Knight RidderThe chief of the Capitol Police on Wednesday dropped a charge of unlawful conduct against anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan and apologized for ejecting her and the w...

• What to consider when purchasing outerwear

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  Any outerwear evaluation is divided across three dimensions: material, construction and fit. All three of these are major drivers of the Jackets performance and value. Effective outerwear is a syst...

• 5.11 Tactical's new product line unveiled at IACP

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  5.11 Tactical's New Line of Products Unveiled at the IACP Police Chief Magazine, December 2004 5.11 Tactical announces an expansion of its law enforcement product line to include its new waterproof...

• Why buy leather?

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  Water Resistant - Our tests show that high-quality leather jackets will repel water for up to 2 hours before becoming saturated. Fire Resistant - Leather will resist burning, which provides critica...

• Which color Is safest?

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  In 1990, a large-scale survey was conducted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation at the Minnesota State Fair. Four mannequins were displayed, each with a different fluorescent-colored jump...