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Article: LAW ENFORCEMENT & TACTICAL ACCESSORIES.(Feature)
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- January 1, 2009
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LAW ENFORCEMENT & TACTICAL ACCESSORIES
By howard prosnitz
Despite a fragile economy, sales of law enforcement apparel and gear have been strong and are expected to remain so. As crime increases during hard times, local governments are reluctant to cut law enforcement budgets. In addition, police, fire fighter and EMT equipment wears out. Its replacement is a priority safety concern.
Police and security personnel have long provided a natural customer base for army/navy stores, and merchants have responded by maintaining generous inventories of tactical apparel and gear. However, with a dwindling supply of surplus and declining surplus and ...