Research has shown that Law Enforcement Officers can either be perceived as competent, reliable, intelligent, and helpful when pictured in a police uniform, or civilians can, on the other hand, experience elicit emotions of resentment, hostility, domination, and violent behavior, simply by the color of the uniform a Police Officer is wearing.
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5.11 Accessories: Specialized Equipment for Everyman
The cross over appeal of the 5.11 Tactical Company stems, in part, to the innovative accessories they’ve produced to assist Law Enforcement and others in the line of duty. Fortunately for the company, as well as consumers, the quality standards and innovative products available through 5.11 Tactical have created lines of accessories that appeal to many people in diverse settings. The products receiving much acclaim include their lines of bags/backpacks, gloves, and flashlights. Continue reading 5.11 Accessories: Specialized Equipment for Everyman
Metal Detectors: Then & Now
Use of metal detectors by police, law enforcement, and security personnel has dated back for a surprisingly long time. Many occurrenceshave beendocumented in which metal recognition apparatuses have been used by different security organizations and far back as 2000+yrs ago. They are a vital tool used in all types of modern law enforcement situations, down to and including, protectingancient Chinese Emperors. Metal detectors include two basic types, including the walk-through and the hand-held type. Both types are currently used to an increasing number everyday. With the modern war on terrorism, metal detectors are used in many more situations and are crucial to Police in their pursuit of protection and law enforcement. Continue reading Metal Detectors: Then & Now
Concealable Body Armor : The Fiber Revolution – Part II
Some experts claim that the advances in lightweight, concealable body armor has not kept up sufficiently with modern weapon technology. In fact, as weapons become more advanced, especially the increased power and automatic technology in modern firearms, it has become difficult to develop products capable of protecting against them. Law Enforcement officers, in particular, are of particular consideration, especially in high crime and violent areas. The key to developing adequate Body Armor lies in the development of “super fibers.” These advances in fiber are the key to developing new and effective technology. Fabric hybrids are currently being designed by many independent companies to perform exponentially better than any lightweight, concealable body armor before. Continue reading Concealable Body Armor : The Fiber Revolution – Part II
Assessing Concealable Body Armor
Concealable Body Armor is an effective defensive tool. Effective, only if the armor is properly maintained and assessed. There are a number of factors that can influence the service life of body armor. The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has done research (detailed in the publication entitled Old Armor Tests As Good As New and available from NLECTC) indicating that the age of the armor is not the only safety factor. Other details to consider include: how regularly the armor was worn; how it was cared for; whether the armor fit the wearer properly (most people lose or gain weight over a period of years); and the overall condition of the armor (do the fasteners still work properly, and so on). We encourage departments that issue body armor to have a routine inspection program for body armor, just as they would for weapons, vehicles, and other types of issued equipment. Continue reading Assessing Concealable Body Armor
Concealable Body Armor : The Fiber Revolution
Personal Concealable body armor has transformed throughout the last three decades. On average, in the United States, ninety officers a year have been saved with this particular type of lightweight armor over that time. As premium safety equipment becomes affordable and more effective, Law Enforcement Officers appreciate the comfortable yet heavy-duty protection the new lines in concealable body armor offer. Continue reading Concealable Body Armor : The Fiber Revolution
The New Direction in Police Protection
Concealable, lightweight body armor has evolved into necessary equipment for many Law Enforcement officers. It used to be that only the most extreme situations called for concealed body armor, but times have changed. In fact, so called run-of-the-mill domestic calls are trending to be the most dangerous calls for a responding Police officer. Recent advances have made concealable body armor designed for use in various situations and by many in the line of duty. The direct result of these advances has lead to more affordable body protection gear, without the sacrifice of quality. Companies have designed various top products, designed to serve specific needs. Learning about concealable body armor is necessary in order to pick what particular armor is appropriate for whom. Continue reading The New Direction in Police Protection
Flashlights: The New Tools of Trade
Flashlights have become so commonplace and are used in so many situations; it is easy to take them for granted. Initially, the “electric hand-torch” was developed using a relatively simple design, intended to run on the then common zinc–carbon batteries. The term “Flashlight” was coined because Conrad Hubert’s original design required intervals of rest after short periods of use due to its inability to provide a continuous current of electricity. Although Mr. Hubert’s design was comparatively simple, the invention was due, in part to the then recent inventions of the electric battery and the electric bulb, respectively. Continue reading Flashlights: The New Tools of Trade
Flashlights, Light-bulbs, and Lenses: The Revolutions
Flashlights, since the beginning of their invention have been tools for life-saving safety as well as equipment for recreational activity. Properly learning how to design products that meet all needs, applying the latest design and manufacturing developments has inspired companies like stream-light, mag-light, and others have created unique types of flashlights, never before available for civilian use at affordable prices. how to meet the needs for all types of people. The Company recognizes it diverse mix of customers such as Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Low-light shooting enthusiasts, Hunters, Fishermen, Outdoor and even Sports enthusiasts. Continue reading Flashlights, Light-bulbs, and Lenses: The Revolutions
Flashlights: The Powering of Modern Illumination
When investigating modern flashlight technology, advances in bulbs and design are indeed revolutionary, but the most fundamental aspect of the flashlight, the power source, has also enjoyed the most remarkable change in design. Indeed, in the beginning of flashlight history was defined by the challenging aspect of reliable power. The initial flashlights used non-efficient carbon-filament type bulbs, “resting” was essential at short intervals. The name, flashlight, is in existence because, although a life-saving piece of equipment, the first design could only sustain its illumination in sporadic intervals… leading to the nickname highlighting a temporal ‘flash’ of light. Continue reading Flashlights: The Powering of Modern Illumination
