From preventing blue-on-blue shootings to delivering 24-7 police firearms training, vendors at this year’s SHOT Show aim to improve officer safety year round
Just as officers should always have a backup plan, they should always have backup gear
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A veteran officer recounts several encounters where the sturdy knife in his pocket made a big difference
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Load-bearing vests can improve officer comfort, attitude and morale and reduce medical and overtime costs
While these police hacks may not have been addressed in the police academy, they are useful in everyday patrol life
Keep critical supplies, from gloves and tourniquets to extra ammo and backup batteries, in a purpose-built carryall like Propper’s new Bail Out Bag
It’s critical to have a thorough process in place for evaluating and selecting a new duty firearm
The Chicago Police Department is the first owner of The HERODrag System, a victim immobilizing rescue system designed for quick, easy deployment and stabilization
Turning sheets of steel into hand-assembled works of art
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The ergonomic duty belt for police officers stretches with any body movement
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For 17 years, Dragon Skin has made high quality technical gear and accessories for emergency units
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