Police Duty Gear News & Articles

• 4 sharp things from SHOT Show 2021

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  While the event is being held virtually this year, I did get my hands on some products – check out these new knife offerings

• Spotlight: Arrest My Vest designed for the odor elimination needs of LEOs

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  The Arrest My Vest spray product is designed for the challenges unique to law enforcement; it removes odors without harming body armor or other tactical gear

• A review of police holsters from Aker International

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  There’s a short list of companies who specialize in quality leather gear for law enforcement – among the most popular is Aker International

• Don’t bring home the stink – why you need an odor eliminating spray

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  This all-natural odor eliminator is safe for body armor and around kids, pets and K-9s

• Looking for your next blade? Here are 3 sharp options

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  A knife can be invaluable in so many scenarios, both on the job and off duty

• Blackhawk's S.O.L.A.G. Recon Glove offers protection and dexterity

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  This duty glove is designed for high-risk entries, where protection is required beyond that of a standard patrol glove

• Why the Trident AT is a dream knife for first responders

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  This diversely useful tool is made of quality materials that the average officer can afford

• Think sweat and stink are inevitable under your ballistic vest? Think again

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  A new cooling fabric developed by a cop for cops is designed to keep odor and overheating at bay

• Product review: 5.11 A.T.L.A.S. Boots

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  This footwear line helps you support the extra weight you might don for a mission without punishing you for it

• How officers can be more resilient during a crisis

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  Bouncing back from adversity is a skill that you can strengthen with practice and persistence

• Face masks: Here’s what cops, firefighters, medics and COs have to say about use, policy and effectiveness

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  Nearly one-third of public safety personnel do not get a department-issued face mask, plus other key findings from nearly 4,000 survey responses

• 7 essential tools every K-9 handler needs

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  Do you have the right gear to outfit, train and reward your K-9 – or family pet – successfully?

• 12 things every police department's civil unrest plan needs

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  Failure to plan is planning to fail, and that's glaringly evident when large-scale civil unrest breaks out

• 5 important lessons about firearms maintenance

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  Your lifesaving emergency equipment won’t work properly if you don’t maintain it

• Why I wear a Safe Life Defense vest: One officer’s story

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  Learn how Tommy, the cop behind Free Field Training on YouTube, put the vests to the test and found them capable of stopping a variety of threats

• 7 face mask purchasing and policy considerations for police, fire, EMS and corrections

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  With unscrupulous manufacturers selling defective masks and citizens donating ‘homemade’ efforts, public safety agencies must establish face mask guidelines

• How to disinfect police duty gear after a potential coronavirus exposure

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  To stay healthy and protect your family, you should disinfect your duty gear and uniform after each shift

• How to care for your armor products during the coronavirus pandemic

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  Follow these guidelines to make sure you’re properly protecting yourself and your gear

• How to disinfect your duty gear amid COVID-19 concerns

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  With lots of misinformation out there on how to prevent contamination of duty gear, here’s a resource that sets the record straight

• The Safariland Group releases cleaning and disinfecting guidelines for armor, duty gear

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  Disinfection is an essential activity as prescribed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Outfitting a new take-home car

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  What are some must-have items for your new patrol vehicle?

• Duty weapon retention

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  Having a tactical knife accessible from your weak side may be the best way to protect your duty weapon

• A cop's guide to the supplies you will want on patrol

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  While there is no one way to do the job, this is a list of basics for every cop on the street

• These recent saves show why every cop needs a knife on duty

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  From cutting people free from flaming cars to rescuing furry friends, you never know when you’ll need a quality blade on the job

• Load-bearing vests on display at SHOT Show 2020

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  Agencies have many choices to select from if considering moving from a duty belt to a load-bearing vest

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