Law Enforcement Product News back issues from May 2005:
Remote IED signal jammer.(Product News: Body Armor, Uniforms & Accessories)
May 01, 2005 ... NEMESIS Electronic Countermeasures Jamming Vehicle from Life Safety Systems Inc. (LSSI) incorporates advanced command and control features providing wide-spectrum, high-power, fully programmable jamming capabilities. The NEMESIS is designed to defeat radio remote controlled ...
Tactical shotgun.(Product News: Body Armor, Uniforms & Accessories)
May 01, 2005 ... The Model 870 MAX (maximum options) is a true tactical shotgun from Remington Arms. The platform is a rugged, parkerized, 18-inch barrel 870 LE shotgun. It features a Wilson Combat ghost ring/XS sight system that includes the XS interchangeable sight. It has a Speedfeed IV-S full pistol ...
Disposable respirator.(Product News: Body Armor, Uniforms & Accessories)
May 01, 2005 ... The T-3000 is a disposable respirator that offers a consistent level of protection against viral and bacterial threats. The ability of Triosyn T-3000 respirators to guard against biological agents is maintained throughout the life of the product by the antimicrobial product protection of ...
Video camera, IR and LED flashlight.(Product News: Body Armor, Uniforms & Accessories)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Northland Security Products Inc. offers a combination video camera and night vision system built into a 17-inch LED flashlight. In addition to being a 85,000-candlepower LED flashlight, the rugged M-II FlashCam is ideal for covertly recording and documenting field conditions. At a touch of ...
Watch and hold-over calculator combination.(Product News: Body Armor, Uniforms & Accessories)
May 01, 2005 ... 5.11 Tactical Series has designed a tactical watch with a hold-over calculator. This titanium watch features a Come-up Calculator for all MILDOT, TMOA, SMOA and clicking rifle scopes. The watch calculates point of aim/ point of impact by allowing the user ...
Chicago PD approves Damascus protective gear riot control kit.(Advertisement)
May 01, 2005 ... The Chicago Police Department recently announced that Damascus brand riot gear has been officially approved for purchase and use by the department. The approved status was granted to Damascus after an extensive test and evaluation process whereby the various products were found to meet or ...
No. 1 puncture-resistant gloves in the market just got even better.(Advertisement)
May 01, 2005 ... The new X5 from Damascus works overtime to provide complete finger tip puncture resistance to anyone desiring it, in a lightweight, year-round design option. Wear and compare. Features include: * X5 V-FORCE with SuperFabric brand material * ...
Store spare and emergency keys.(Inside product news)
May 01, 2005 ... GE Security offers the second installment of its AccessPoint consumer key storage product line, which helps people keep spare and emergency keys accessible and secure. These wall-mounted key managing devices include a key organizer with ...
Jail management system.(Inside product news)
May 01, 2005 ... Positron Public Safety Systems" Power Jail is a jail management system designed for use in correctional facilities of virtually any size. Using an industry standard relational database, Power Jail is available as a standalone application or as a tightly integrated module of the Power ...
Key storage.(Inside product news)
May 01, 2005 ... The Chit-Key products use a very simple but effective technique for storing and ensuring the safe return of keys. Locks are paired up to operate in tandem. Turn a key in one lock to remove a second key from another lock. Two standard Chit-Key vaults are offered, but the basic design can be ...
Multi-ply laminates.(Inside product news)
May 01, 2005 ... ArmorResist Plus and ArmorProtect Plus are a family of multi-ply laminates from Oldcastle Glass combining the scratch resistance and durability of glass with the toughness of one or more core layers of polycarbonate. These polycarbonates are made with an ultra-clear interlayer that ...
Reusable plastic restraint.(Inside product news)
May 01, 2005 ... Derby Industries has added the Double KeyCuff to its product line. The Double KeyCuff is a reusable plastic restraint that can be used six to eight times depending on the situation. Because it is lightweight, an officer can carry multiple Double KeyCuffs for any ...
Jail supervision and inmate tracking.(Inside product news)
May 01, 2005 ... InterAct's Jail Management System (JMS) provides a flexible, comprehensive jail supervision and inmate tracking solution for jails of all sizes and complexity. From day-to-day operations to inmate processing and tracking, JMS can increase the efficiency and safety of the facility. JMS ...
Portable monitoring unit.(Inside product news)
May 01, 2005 ... Elmo-Tech's Group TRaCEr portable monitoring unit is capable of monitoring groups of offenders within a 300-foot radius through four definable range settings. Upon demand, the monitoring range can be widened, effectively doubling it. The unit receives signals from the tags worn by the ...
Automate correctional facility operations.(Inside product news)
May 01, 2005 ... Tiburon's Correction Management System (CMS) automates the operations of correctional facilities. The system provides correctional administrators the power to track the status of all inmates, and manage housing and inmate population information. CMS increases the safety and efficiency of ...
Building and enterprise management system.(Inside product news)
May 01, 2005 ... Bosch Security Systems has introduced the Building Integration System (BIS), a scalable integrated building and enterprise management system. BIS is ideal for a range of applications including correctional facilities, university campuses, banks and more. Unlike less flexible hard-wired ...
Xenon flashlight.
May 01, 2005 ... Pelican Products offers the 2430 MityLite Plus 4AA. The 2430 sports a tailcap switch for easy one-handed operation as well as a separate replaceable lamp for easy maintenance. The light features a high-powered xenon bulb that emits approximately 32 ...
Vehicle equipment storage.
May 01, 2005 ... StoragePro, by Havis-Shields, solves the problem of emergency equipment rolling around or being hard to reach. The StoragePro trunk organizer keeps all gear and equipment neat and safely hidden from the eyes of potential thieves. Slide-out drawers allow easy and fast access to equipment in ...
Transparent GPS antenna.
May 01, 2005 ... The Transparent GPS Antenna is a high performance GPS antenna that is discrete and may be used for a multitude of applications. The flexibility of the material gives it many advantages over the typical puck-style GPS antenna. This antenna from STI-CO is encased in a clear film so thin that ...
Vehicle reverse alert system.
May 01, 2005 ... The Micro3 talking reverse alert system is Vehicle Reversing Systems' most used system. It features Voice Distance Indicator (VDI) technology and Echo Location Sonar, as used by the U.S. Army, Navy and Marines. These technologies inform a driver verbally, and with variable tone pulse, the ...
Building search tactics.
May 01, 2005 ... "Building Search: Tactics For The Patrol Officer" by James Stalnaker is a practical handbook officers should read before entering a building. "Building Search" shows officers new ways to use common equipment they already carry, plus gives suggestions for other types of inexpensive and ...
Generation 3 night vision.
May 01, 2005 ... Officers perform critical night operations while safely staying out of sight using ITT Industries Night Vision's Night Enforcer PVS-14. This versatile Generation 3 night vision unit can be handheld or mounted. It attaches ...
Tactical entry solution.
May 01, 2005 ... The RBR (Ruffu Breaching Ram) from Allen's Law Enforcement Safety Products is designed for breaching building closures. The RBR is operated by a single officer and can be used to open almost any door, including reverse opening steel doors, doors with multiple locks or it can take out a ...
Pre-arrest breath alcohol tester.
May 01, 2005 ... ALERT J4X.ec is a handheld pre-arrest breath alcohol-testing instrument that reliably identifies alcohol-impaired drivers. Its full-featured design provides officers with objective, unbiased results with easy one-button operation. To use, just breathe into the unit for 5 seconds. The unit ...
Dual antenna traffic radar.
May 01, 2005 ... Virtual VSS technology is now available as a standard feature on the Stalker 2X traffic enforcement radar. Virtual VSS uses both front and rear antennas to detect ground speed, which in turn is used to calculate patrol speed by comparing both antennas' signals. Using just one antenna can ...
No-drill laptop mount.
May 01, 2005 ... RAM Mounting Systems provides mounting platforms for laptops that are fully adjustable and easy to place in the most ergonomic location. Whether the laptop is used from the passenger side or driver side, the swing arm system will provide easy access and viewing. Vertical fine-tuning is ...
Remote-controlled searchlight.(Golight)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... With the low profile, contemporary design of the Stryker, Golight has combined style with performance in a remote-controlled searchlight that meets the extreme demands of real-world use. A wireless dash-mount remote control allows for convenient and reliable fingertip operation and ...
Forensic light source.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... SPEX Forensics now offers the HandScope compact forensic light source in a battery-powered model. With 6 to 7 wavelengths on a single wheel, or up to 14 filters in an internal Filter Wheel System, there is no need to handle clumsy filter slides or repeatedly swap LED flashlight heads ....
Double-blade emergency knife.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... The versatile 883 Code 3 CrossLock from Buck Knives is a double-blade, multi-function emergency knife designed for easy one handed use. The CrossLock design lets the user roll the knife to each side for easy access to either the sculpted spearpoint blade for utility on one side, or the ...
Modular boom headset.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Cobra is a modular boom arm headset from Television Equipment Associates that provides the user with personal choice and the flexibility to reconfigure the equipment to suit a specific type of mission. No tools are required and configuration changes can be made in a matter of seconds. The ...
Hands-free wireless radio.(Eartec)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Fumbling with buttons on a two-party communications device can be a bother for those busy working or navigating in tight situations. Eartec's hands-free TD 900 wireless radio is designed with this in mind. Using two frequencies, the radios send and receive signals simultaneously, so users ...
Variable focus binoculars.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Multifunctional, compact and indestructible, Minox Sport Optics' 8-14x40 binoculars provide variable magnification, from 8x to 14x, and a lot more. With these binoculars the user can first get an idea of what he's viewing with 8x magnification and a wide field of view, then move in on ...
Triple-microphone Dash Bracket.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Cruisers Inc. offers a dash bracket to safely hold three microphones. The Triple Mic Dash Bracket is easily installed by using existing Crown Vic dash fasteners, and maintains easy access to the trunk ...
Wearable video surveillance.(Product Focus: Undercover Accessories)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... North American Video offers a personal wearable video surveillance system for myriad applications. The Camwear 100 allows the user to be part of the action while capturing digital video images without having to hold a camera or camcorder. The small system offers digital video and audio ...
Personal display unit.
May 01, 2005 ... The Adams Magnetic Products Inc. Eagle Eye is a type of personal display using an optical viewing system with audio for the purpose of surveillance installations, mobile tactical robot control, and overt and covert surveillance ....
In-car camera system.
May 01, 2005 ... The WatchGuard DV-1 in-car camera system records directly onto DVD-Video discs that play on regular DVD players. WatchGuard Video's system records up to 8 hours of high-quality digital video on a rewritable DVD disc that can be reused up to 1,000 times. Recording the video evidence ...
Portable floodlight.
May 01, 2005 ... Nightsearcher Ltd. offers a range of lighting solutions, including the Maxi 2000, a rechargeable, portable floodlight providing light for up to 10 hours from a single charge, and the Starlite 12 high-powered, portable, rechargeable, tower floodlight. The Maxi 2000 incorporates a 42-watt ...
Adjustable-height workstation.
May 01, 2005 ... Arlink offers the mechanically driven Series 6600 Adjustable Height Workstation. With its height-adjustable worksurface, the Series 6600 combines versatility and flexibility to provide an ergonomically designed, safer, more comfortable work center. The workstation allows operators to ...
Automatic 911 questioning and information gathering.(Product Focus: 911)
May 01, 2005 ... PowerPhone Inc. has released its Total Response Computer Aided Call Handling (CACH) software. Total Response is one of the first software programs to automate questioning and information gathering on every 911 call. The software unifies protocols for police, fire and EMS call handling, ...
Audio and data recorder.(Product Focus: 911)
May 01, 2005 ... NICE Systems offers the high-density NiceLog version 8.9, which provides a complete, reliable solution to capture, analysis, reconstruction and distribution of first responder communications to improve public service. NiceLog is an easy-to-use solution for audio and data recording allowing ...
Manage non-emergency calls.(Product Focus: 911)
May 01, 2005 ... 311Reports provides a user-friendly, Web-based application that manages non-emergency calls. It allows citizens to file reports directly with the police or appropriate municipal agency and serves as an efficient data platform for municipal, police or PSAP personnel taking calls from ...
Wireless location system.(Product Focus: 911)
May 01, 2005 ... LocatePredict is a wireless location system design and planning platform for GSM and TDMA that supports a range of network and handset-based location technologies including TDOA, AOA, E-OTD and RF signature systems, as well as hybrids of these technologies. It provides the user with ...
911 attendant software.(Product Focus: 911)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Teltronics' latest version of Cypreon IP PBX, version 2.1, now includes support for a mouse/ keyboard/touchscreen-driven attendant application, active call and name/number Primary Rate Interface (PRI) display, off-premise dialing, silent call monitoring, and automatic route selection ....
Computer forensics.(Product Focus: Investigations)
May 01, 2005 ... Logicube's Forensic Dock is a complete computer forensic solution combining the speed of Logicube hardware with powerful analysis software. With the Forensic Dock permanently attached to the analysis PC, examiners have immediate access to the suspect drive (in the MD5 or ...
Modular electronic locksets.(Product Focus: Security Devices)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... IR Security & Safety's Electronic Access Control Division (EACD) offers its Schlage aesthetic modular locks, which feature both a sleek architectural design and the complete security functionalities that image-conscious organizations demand. Schlage now offers these aesthetically enhanced ...
Network wiretap tool.(Product Focus: Investigations)
May 01, 2005 ... NetWitness version 5.0 is an enhanced version of ManTech International's network wiretap tool that offers improved analytics features and increased capabilities to monitor Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) traffic. NetWitness version 5.0 gives law enforcement, government agencies or any ...
Data collection solution.(Product Focus: Investigations)
May 01, 2005 ... Pitney Bowes offers a data collection, track and trace solution to help police departments better manage their evidence and property. With arrival, local, city and town law enforcement officials accountable for evidence management can securely track and trace handguns, forensic evidence, ...
Comfort and traction to boot.(Helmets to boots)
May 01, 2005 ... Weinbrenner Shoe Co. introduces the Thorogood Omega Series. Uniform performance footwear takes a leap with the Omega Series, merging comfort and on-demand traction performance in a boot designed to encompass all tactical applications. The four non-metallic models in the series are designed ...
High-performance parka.(Helmets to boots)
May 01, 2005 ... The Responder is High Gear LLC's latest addition to its line of high-performance uniform outerwear. It is seen here in a parka style. It features all YKK zippers, a single stripe of 3M 500 candle reflective tape, and 500-denier Cordura reinforced shoulder yoke and forearm patches. It has a ...
Correctional armor.(Advertisement)
May 01, 2005 ... U.S. Armor continues to create advanced personal protection products for correctional officers. Using new materials and configurations, U.S. Armor is working hard to protect you against the special challenges ...
Concealable armor.
May 01, 2005 ... U.S. Armor manufactures a wide variety of styles in a multitude of armor configurations including: ballistic, stab-resistant, impact-resistant and flotation. All ...
Lightweight helmets.
May 01, 2005 ... U.S. Armor produces a complete line of standard modular equipment products as well as custom configurations for specialized equipment. This line includes ...
Terminal velocity series.
May 01, 2005 ... The Terminal Velocity Series is the lightest, most flexible and comfortable armor available from U.S. Armor. Constructed from tried and true field-tested ballistic materials, the Terminal Velocity Series features a trio of ballistic materials that work in concert to produce the best-case ...
Combat effects of heat stress.(Helmets to boots)(First Line Technology)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... The SWEDE Cooling Vest by First Line Technology is designed with 21 Phase Change Material (PCM) elements to actively cool and combat the effect of heat stress. PCM elements become active when the ambient temperature rises above 82 degrees Fahrenheit, and the cooling is effective up to 4 ...
Knee protection.(Helmets to boots)(KP Industries Tactical Ultraflex II)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... KP Industries Tactical Ultraflex II is designed specifically for law enforcement and provides officers with quality knee protection. Tactical Ultraflex II kneepads are hinged to allow a full range of motion and to stay in place, ...
Replace existing SWAT belts.(Helmets to boots)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Designed in conjunction with LAPD SWAT, this YATES harness utilizes a fully padded structural duty belt that is designed to replace the existing belt worn by SWAT officers. Stiff scuba webbing is sewn to the outside of the belt to facilitate hanging of leg holsters, amino pouches and gas ...
Low-cut, side-zip boot.(Helmets to boots)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... The 6-inch Classic Side Zip boot was developed after Original S.W.A.T. Footwear received positive feedback and requests from retailers and consumers for the side-zip option in the lower cut boot. This has the same features of the Classic 6-inch boot--full-grain leather toe, 1,000-denier ...
Device regulates body temperature.(Product Focus: Body Armor)
May 01, 2005 ... The Evercool Insert can be slid into any concealable or tactical vest and offers cooling effects for up to two hours. Evercool Inserts work by regulating a person's body temperature. Through a "thermostat effect," the inserts can absorb heat to cool or even release stored heat to provide ...
Slip-on boots.(Helmets to boots)
May 01, 2005 ... Redback Slip-On Boots feature a lightweight design with supple, full-grain leather for maximum comfort. An ANZI-approved steel toe is available for maximum protection. The compression-molded polyurethane outer sole assures long life, sure footing and resists water. Redback's air-cushioned ...
Insoles increase comfort.(Helmets to boots)
May 01, 2005 ... Originally developed for the military, Oregon Aero ShockBlockers insoles combine state-of-the-art designs and materials to provide shock absorption, flexibility, abrasion resistance and conformability for the foot. Now law enforcement personnel who require foot protection can benefit from ...
Stealth jacket.(Helmets to boots)
May 01, 2005 ... Whitewater Outdoors brings a three-layer fabric that incorporates fleece and wind protection. The outer shell layer features an incredibly soft micro fleece with a second layer of WindBlocker membrane, finished off with a comfortable grid fleece on the inside. The Stealth jacket has a ...
Lightweight, athletic boot.(Helmets to boots)
May 01, 2005 ... Danner introduces two no-nonsense additions to its duty boot family--the Stinger GTX, available in both 6 inches and 8 inches. These boots are built on the TFX platform, the next generation of Danner's lightweight, yet supportive, TERRA FORCE technology. The Stinger ...
Weatherproof bomber jacket.(Helmets to boots)
May 01, 2005 ... AW Direct Inc. offers the AW Gear Eclipse waterproof bomber jacket. It is loaded with features designed to make working outdoors safer and more comfortable regardless of the weather. Black accents help hide dirt, and the bomber design adds style to this hard-working, waterproof jacket ....
Slip-resistant boot.(Helmets to boots)
May 01, 2005 ... Featuring the Comfort-Flex technology system, the 6-inch Stingray will keep feet comfortable and feeling energized, no matter the terrain. The durable oil- and slip-resistant Bates Stingray outsole offers multi-directional lugs for maximum grip and stability. A removable Comfort-Flex sock ...
Illuminating safety helmet.(Helmets to boots)
May 01, 2005 ... The Knight Eagle PSH high-impact safety helmet, from Seto Holdings, provides wearers with a full and clear view of the operating area, especially in emergency situations. It combines 75 bright white LED lights for frontal illumination with eight bright colored LED lights for rear lighting, ...