Police Duty Gear News & Articles

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

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

8 investments worth every penny for bike officers

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

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