It’s unacceptable to make patrol officers wait for a supervisor or SWAT officer for a ballistic shield, so let's properly equip the first officers to arrive on scene
American Blast Systems' Level III ICW ballistic plate is the lightest on the market
First-responders had little guidance and traveled blindly into dangerous situations, a report said
Sheriff Kurt Hoffman says he hopes to play a small role in defending Ukrainian democracy
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Applying a “when/then/why” approach to the tactical challenges of an ambush situation with a baby in the crossfire
After the gunman shot the first officer, he tried unsuccessfully to drive out of the garage of the home where he later barricaded himself
Attendees naturally are drawn to the tens of thousands of firearms on display, but SHOT Show offers so much more
Strategically designed, tested and manufactured by former SWAT, FBI and military combat professionals, TYR Tactical lives by one mantra: innovate or die
The Swift Shield Compact is foldable, weighs less than 5 lbs. and is 3/8ths of an inch thick
Officers were also poorly equipped with expired ammunition and shields that broke easily, the report says
Safariland is committed in their mission of serving and protecting LEOs — it is built into everything they make
There is a lot of great gear on the market aimed at improving officer safety using the latest technologies
Police officers need to be able to apply the right combination of tactics to maintain or restore peace and personally survive while doing it
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What makes a team great is not gadgets and equipment, but personnel and training
Body armor can mean the difference between life and death for officers, but the process to purchase it has some major challenges
Evaluation of LEOKA database further confirms the importance of officers wearing body armor
When dealing with safety-related gear like body armor, the wrong purchase could be deadly for cops in the field
Two school districts will upgrade to armored vests that offer more comfort and protection
If SROs are expected to be our school’s first line of defense, we must provide these officers with the best specialized tactical training and equipment possible
Global orders for bullet-resistant school supplies have been coming in “fast and furious” since the Valentine’s Day massacre
Justice Department documents summarizing the order describe much of the gear as "defensive in nature," intended to protect officers from danger
Attorney General Jeff Sessions could outline the changes during a Monday speech
Jim and Doug discuss how crowd control is changing
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