Recently added articles from Law Enforcement Technology:
Be prepared!(EDITOR'S LOG)
Sep 01, 2008; Garrett, Ronnie ... Mine is a relatively low-risk profession. The possibility of disaster striking my cubicle is fairly remote, and the odds of being shot by a disgruntled coworker pretty small (at least I hope they are). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] But, I have life insurance, accidental ...
Healthy choices: training for firearms, fugitives and ... trans-fats?
Sep 01, 2008; Schreiber, Sara ... Regular stressors of the job are prompting more agencies to provide unique health and fitness incentives New York City restaurants, fast food chains and deli counters are now required to post--in plain sight--the number of calories in their food. This is one more way America's ...
Tactical video system.(PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Advanced Weapons Technology's FORWARD OBSERVER tactical video system enables tactical entry teams to monitor situations and share wireless video information with up to eight team members simultaneously, and to broadcast real time to a master control command center. Each team member is ...
Workstation cable storage.(PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Xybix Systems Inc. has created CableRound-Up, which is designed to allow users to easily keep cables neat and organized behind the monitor array, under the work surface, in a ...
Tactical headset.(PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY)
Sep 01, 2008 ... PVP Communications introduces the SWAT-One tactical headset system. Used for several years by the Los Angeles Police Department Metro Division, the SWAT-One line incorporates a simple-to-use, lightweight yet rugged tactical headset which features a behind-the-head, adjustable fit that is ...
Radio batteries.(PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Kenwood announces the immediate availability of lithium polymer batteries, which are light-weight and high duty cycle, rated at 3300 mAh for the KNB-43L pack; and a new non-rechargeable primary lithium pack, rated at 4500 mAh with a 10-year shelf life for the KNB-49PL. The lithium polymer ...
Night vision Aviator Goggle.(PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Nivisys Industries LLC has received FAA TSO-C164 approval for its NVAG-6 Night Vision Aviator Goggle. This FAA Technical Standard Order (C164) authorizes the recipient to produce and deliver night vision goggles (NVG) for use in the civil aviation community. Nivisys efforts ...
Equipment bag.(PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY)
Sep 01, 2008 ... 5.11's SOMS (Some Of My Stuff) 32-inch Outbound bag is the little brother to the CAMS 40-inch bag. At 25 percent smaller than the CAMS bag, the bag measures 32 inches by 14.5 inches by 13.5 inches and is reinforced with fiberglass rods for stability, so it can stand on ...
Respirator fit testers.(PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY)
Sep 01, 2008 ... TSI Inc. introduces the Portacount Pro and Pro+ respirator fit testers, which offer fast, simple, easy-to-use, standalone operation and are OSHA-compliant for all respirators. These fit testers eliminate the guesswork associated with tedious and error-prone qualitative fit test methods. A ...
Pepperball round.(PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY)
Sep 01, 2008 ... PepperBall Technologies, Inc. introduces 10X PAVA ROUNDS, a line of projectiles with 10 times the hot pepper powder (Capsaicin II) as compared to standard hot pepper powder rounds, and the greatest concentration of hot pepper powder available to law enforcement. In addition to providing ...
Dash/deck warning light.(PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Avenger is a compact dash and deck light that delivers full-size linear Super-LED power that rivals strobe intensity. Choose a single, dual or split module, all with a snap-on polycarbonate hood that minimizes flashback to the driver. The Whelen Engineering product is ...
Lens cleaner.(PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The mild ingredients in Cat Crap from EK Ekcessories are safe on all lenses and coatings. Simply apply the cleaner and wipe it off with a soft cloth, and a clear, thin film that prevents fogging, cleans ...
Firearms storage system for motorcycles.(PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Bickford Vehicles' MotorS.A.F.E. (Secure Armored Firearms Encasement) is a rear-mounted, low-profile metal gun safe with a Kevlar-lined lid that also houses communications and lighting electronics. To the public, the MotorS.A.F.E. appears to be a non-threatening radio box. The ...
The ABCs of PPE: conflicting personal protective equipment fundamentals-to fit well and stop bullets-create challenges.
Sep 01, 2008; Mills-Senn, Pamela ... Just as the O.J. Simpson trial compelled law enforcement agencies to reconsider how they were collecting and handling evidence, the September 11 attacks forced agencies across the country to redefine their missions in light of terrorism and how to respond. The attacks prompted ...
Biomarine Inc., (Division of Neutronics Inc.), Exton, Pennsylvania.(Innovative solutions to PPE challenges)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Company President Gary Halpern describes the BioPak 240R, a CCSCBA (Closed-Circuit, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus), as a rebreather that, unlike open-circuit breathing units which typically have a maximum duration of 1 hour, affords users up to 4 hours of breathing time. The system ...
Essex PB & R Corp., St. Louis, Missouri.(Innovative solutions to PPE challenges)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Essex manufactures portable breathing devices, including the VRU and the VRU+ (Victim Rescue Units). The VRU, a self-contained breathing device, has been available for 15 years, says Dave Hurley, vice president of operations. However, it did not offer chem/bio protection, which is ...
First Line Technology LLC, Chantilly, Virginia.(Innovative solutions to PPE challenges)
Sep 01, 2008 ... First Line's SWEDE Basic Cooling Vest--which incorporates PhaseCore cooling technology to address heat stress--utilizes a non-toxic, non-flammable phase-change salt blend cooling packets. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "When solid, the packets are fully charged," company ...
SafetyTech International Inc., Frederick, Maryland.(Innovative solutions to PPE challenges)
Sep 01, 2008 ... New to SafetyTech is the FlexAir, designed to protect law enforcement officers, crime scene and forensic investigators from airborne pathogens. Bruce Schorer, vice president of sales and marketing, describes it as a lightweight (less than 1.3 pounds) Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) ...
Tex-Shield Inc., Washington, D.C.(Innovative solutions to PPE challenges)
Sep 01, 2008 ... "SARATOGA technology is based on highly specialized, activated carbon spherical adsorbers, which adsorb and bind contaminants," Armando Lopez Jr., vice president of government programs for Tex-Shield, explains. "The spherical adsorbers, which are extremely durable and have enormous ...
Wilcox Industries, Newington, New Hampshire.(Innovative solutions to PPE challenges)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Wilcox manufactures a modular, hybrid, integrated respiratory system called the PATRIOT, a complete life support system for CBRN operations. It can be used as an APR, PAPR, SAR or SCBA, depending on what the situation demands, says vice president of sales, Travis Mitchell. ...