Police Personal Protective Equipment News & Articles

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Calif. city gets $235K COVID-19 grant

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  The funds will be used for PPE, overtime and hiring, officials said

• 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

• MIT test findings: State distributed deficient masks to Mass. police departments

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  Hundreds of KN95 masks distributed to law enforcement agencies statewide were found to be less protective against COVID-19 than the standard N95 masks

• How to approach traffic stops during COVID-19

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  Law enforcement organizations have recommended limited enforcement of traffic laws during the pandemic

• At least 800 Philly LEOs may have been exposed to COVID-19

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  A lack of protective gear was cited by the officers as an ongoing problem

• How to disinfect police duty gear after a potential coronavirus exposure

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  To stay healthy and protect your family, you should disinfect your duty gear and uniform after each shift

• Fight the spread of COVID-19 with a ready-to-use disinfectant spray

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  Decon7 Systems provides an EPA-registered disinfectant for the novel coronavirus that effectively neutralizes a variety of biological threats

• 10 unlikely sources of PPE donations

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  Police departments are receiving much-needed PPE donations from surprising places

• How can I protect my family from COVID-19?

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  When working from home isn’t an option: a checklist for reducing the risk of transmitting exposure after returning from a shift

• Maine first responders ask governor for addresses of COVID-19 infections amid PPE shortages

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  Police and fire chiefs statewide have asked for the addresses in order to help departments ration PPE when responding to calls

• Minn. police add protective masks after department's first COVID-19 case

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  The policy change comes weeks after most departments nationwide implemented similar policies

• PPE considerations for law enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic

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  Agencies should follow fit testing requirements, and provide training on the donning and doffing of personal protective equipment

• Calif. agency implements emergency patrol schedule in response to COVID-19

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  The Santa Rosa Police Department's pandemic staffing plan could be a model for other agencies across the country

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