Police Duty Gear News & Articles

• Equipment check: Tips for setting up your duty belt

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  A review of placement options for the basic equipment each officer should carry on their duty belt

• Apples to oranges: Comparing less-lethal spray options

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  Officers can use a new, sticky spray to subdue suspects safely in more situations, without affecting themselves or bystanders

• Ballistic armor is no longer a heavy subject

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  American Blast Systems' Level III ICW ballistic plate is the lightest on the market

• How this powerful handheld device increases your de-escalation options

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  The SD Projectile Launcher from Byrna Technologies requires less accuracy to be effective, giving officers added time and distance for safer engagement

• This tactical eyewear aims to protect officers in style

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  Affordable, quality tactical eyewear is now available in retail stores from the deserts of California to the streets of New York

• Why ‘by LEOs for LEOs’ matters

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  Founded by law enforcement officers, Militaur offers products designed to directly address problems cops face every day

• See the unseen with this powerful tactical flashlight

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  The high-lumen TK16 V2.0 from Fenix Lighting can cast light nearly a quarter-mile with its high light output, long battery life and durable construction

• Spotlight: Aker Leather committed to providing LE community with best leather gear

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  Supporting and supplying officers with gear that makes them feel good in the field is the company's ultimate reward

• Spotlight: Fenix Lighting's hand-held flashlights allow LEOs to do their job day or night

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  The company's lighting products help not only with an officer being able to perform their duty, but also gets them home safely to their family

• ShotStop's new multi-strike Level IV plates offer protection and comfort

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  Made of Duritium, these plates offer the stopping power needed in modern law enforcement minus the weight

• New line of physical training sandbags provide tactical athletes a weighted solution to train anywhere, anytime

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  Comfortable, efficient and duty-specific weighted fitness equipment for the tactical athlete

• 8 investments worth every penny for bike officers

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  From quality and appropriate cycling shoes to upgrading your ballistic vest, here are some simple and essential items to add to your safety and comfort

• 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

• Rig life: What rural cops carry

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  In rural areas where a beat can cover hundreds of square miles and backup is far away, a cop’s patrol rig is a shelter, shed and toolbox

• The XShear cuts to the heart of the matter

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  If you are an officer with an IFAK, or a SWAT operator with higher medical training, you will want to upgrade to these shears

• This iconic tactical backpack gets an upgrade

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  Customizable organization, hidden compartments and extra padding in the Rush 2.0 series tactical backpack means you can carry all your stuff just the way you like it

• Spotlight: Safariland products provide head-to-toe solutions for lifesaving products

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  Safariland is committed in their mission of serving and protecting LEOs — it is built into everything they make

• 5 investments worth every penny for female officers

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  From undershirts to handgun grip modifications, there are some simple ways to improve comfort and safety on patrol

• 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

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