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Undercover NY cop accused of framing pawn clerk

Security tapes show three encounters between an undercover posing as a thief interacting with a clerk

Company Profile: 5.11 Tactical

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...

How to buy correctional armor

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By Mark S. Bajko According to the 2008 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of correctional officers in the United States will grow from its current level of 518,200 to 566,500 in 2018. Pris...

Blackhawk releases new duty belt harness

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Suspender system specifically designed for law enforcement

Eco-Perfect: Perfect Uniform's PinnacleEcoSeries

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Recycled fabrics make new blue’s uniform all green

Check to see if your body armor really fits

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Submitted by: Sgt. Betsy Brantner SmithWhen was the last time you checked your soft body armor? Our bodies change and so does our gear; if you’ve lost or gained weight, started using a new duty bel...

Only 59 percent of agencies require officers to wear body armor, survey shows

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New report issued by Police Executive Research Forum and Bureau of Justice Assistance includes data from the NLEOMFWASHINGTON — Nearly all law enforcement agencies report that they provide body arm...

Gear and career maintenance for the new year

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The beginning of a new year is a great time to assess your gear and see what needs to be cleaned, replaced or updated. Do you have the same belt keepers you were issued in the academy, and now you’...

Cops applaud vests, stun guns for saving lives

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41 fewer officers died in line of duty compared with 2007, report findsRelated article: Police deaths fell sharply in 2008Orlando SentinelWASHINGTON — Greater use of bullet-resistant vests and stun...

Vest saves Ill. cop in shootout

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Related article: Vest saves Tenn. officer during gunbattleBy Steve Schmadeke and Deborah Horan The Chicago TribuneSKOKIE, Ill. — A quiet block of large homes in north suburban Lincolnwood was the s...

Germany hails 'bullet-proof bra'

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By Tristana Moore BBC News, Berlin The underwear is being issued to female officers as part of their uniform. (BBC Photo)BERLIN, Germany — It is being dubbed the new "bullet-proof bra", a new kind ...

NASCAR driver donates vests for K-9s

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The Associated PressINDIANAPOLIS — NASCAR driver Tony Stewart is donating bulletproof, stab-proof vests to police dogs in five states.Stewart, a Columbus, Ind., native, donated the money to provide...

Staying comfortable

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Get rid of the old cotton t-shirts that you wear under your body armor. Polypropylene and moisure-wicking t-shirts allow you to stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, and don't get wet...

Customized vest tip for female officers

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Carrying spot for your backup knife I have been an officer for three years and recently had a vest carrier customized for me. As a female officer it was a little bit of a challenge but the company,...

Don't toss your expired vest, use it to keep yourself safer

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Rather than throw away my recently expired ballastic vest, I had "POLICE" patches sewn on the front & back. The vest is kept in the trunk of my personal car. When off-duty, I now have a ballastic v...

Consider where you carry your duty bag

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I know that we all like to have our duty bags with all of our forms and goodies in them. Many officers, myself included, carry this bag on the front passenger seat of our patrol cars, but from a ta...

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 ...