Police Personal Protective Equipment News & Articles

• 1-click Prime Day tips for public safety

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  What's on your department’s Amazon wish list? 5 ways to leverage Prime Day for your department and community

• Want to simplify your agency’s purchasing process? Keep these 5 things in mind (infographic)

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  Save time and gain greater control over your item procurement

• NYPD detectives receive 1,000+ lightweight ballistic vests

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  The push for lighter vests was “born out of tragedy” following the death of Queens Detective Brian Simonsen in 2019

• 3M launches SCBA designed for law enforcement, special ops

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  The X3-21 Pro SCBA is quiet and subtle to help responders keep a low profile

• Latvia join NATO Nations and Partners in choosing Avon Protection’s FM50 Mask System

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  The Latvian National Armed Forces has awarded a contract to Avon Protection for supply of their market leading CBRN respiratory protection including FM50 mask systems, filters, spares and accessori...

• Protecting the pedestrian officer

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  LEOs rank among the highest number of "struck-by" fatalities of any responders. Could helmets be one answer to this safety crisis?

• How to shop for your agency like you shop for yourself

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  First responders can save time and money and implement greater departmental purchasing transparency with the Amazon First Responders Storefront

• 10 first responder charities to donate to on #GivingTuesday

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  Even if you don't make a donation today, donations to these worthy first responder charities are always appreciated

• I give these Wiley X glasses a standing ovation

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  The Ovation glasses with Captivate lenses offer great contrast, and the polarization gives the officer a tactical advantage

• Spotlight: Decon7 Systems, Inc. develops, manufactures tactical decontamination solutions for responders

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  The company's signature product, D7, is a portable, ready-to-use low burden system that reduces the spread of contamination and minimizes exposure risk to responders

• Meet the modular eyewear that offers both laser and ballistic defense

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  Wiley X offers an innovative lens carrier system that allows users to customize their eyewear to multiple laser threats while still providing ballistic protection and the ability to function as standalone sunglasses

• The value of a good helmet

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  The Ballistic Helmet ATE from Hard Head Veterans is an affordable investment in officer safety

• 50 ideas for a $20,000 police grant

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  Does your department keep a list of possible projects for grant-funding opportunities?

• Arizona police leaders discuss COVID infection rates among officers, vaccination protocols

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  "We’re getting hit hard in our communications bureau, as well as our patrol division."

• COVID-19: How public safety companies are assisting the frontline pandemic response

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  The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations

• How to buy fentanyl protection and detection products (eBook)

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  Download this Police1 fentanyl protection and detection products buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• HHS releases guidance for naloxone administration during pandemic

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  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said naloxone can be safely administered by first responders with proper PPE and other safety measures

• How to buy protective masks for crowd control

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  Having access to protective face masks is key to ensuring officer safety

• How smart manufacturing makes this body armor affordable for every cop

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  Stay within your department’s budget while still protecting your officers

• 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

• Survey: COVID-19's impact on LE operations

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  A survey of more than 200 Illinois agencies found that the pandemic had impacted police training, officer safety and community outreach

• Beyond federal assistance: State COVID-19 response grants

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  Begin collecting data now to qualify for federal pass-through funding, community foundation and corporate foundation grants for COVID-19-related response

• Survey: Are you wearing a face mask on duty?

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  Reviewing policies and best practices for public safety personnel wearing face masks on- and off-duty

• 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

• Confronting COVID-19 requires strong leadership, honest assessments, communication and education

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  Leaders in our nation's jails and prisons should follow these six steps to address the crisis, reduce the risk and provide much-needed support

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