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• Protection Against Airborne Toxins

  06-10-2018 03:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As a former law enforcement trainer, I live by the credo: Always wear your body armor and always wear your seat belt. But I don't recall dust masks being part of that safety proclamation. Yet on the 17th commemoration of 9/11, I saw news clips of first responders protected only by dust masks as lethal toxins rained down upon them. I also saw former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani wearing a dust mask as he walked around the impacted area of Ground "Hero."Dust masks were pretty much useless at G
  
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• General Tire: Getting a Grip

  06-10-2018 03:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The new G-MAX Justice is General Tire's first foray into law enforcement, and the company was determined to hit it out of the park by creating a durable tire that can stand up to the rigors of police use, with precise handling, all-season traction, and a longer tread life.As technical product specialist for Continental Tire, Nate Dodds was the project engineer for the development of the G-MAX Justice tire. First, Dodds and his team set goals for what the tire would be able to do. This included p
  
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• Police Product Test: TravTac Onyx Tactical Sling Bag

  06-10-2018 02:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sometimes the little companies make some of the highest quality gear. It just makes sense. After all, a small product line allows for an intense focus on the design and quality of your products. TravTac is one such company that has been cranking out rock-solid tactical sling packs right here in the good old USA.The Onyx Tactical Sling Bag arrived at my door complete with the company's TravTac Modular Components (TMC) and universal holster accessory kits. First impressions were positive and I cou
  
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• Police Product Test: TRU-SPEC Women's 24-7 Series 24-7 Xpedition Pants

  06-10-2018 02:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  More and more manufacturers of law enforcement and tactical apparel are making products specifically for women. TRU-SPEC's latest product in its for women line is the Women's 24-7 Xpedition Pants.TRU-SPEC's 24-7 Xpedition Pants are high-end tactical pants designed for rugged wear. Both the men's and women's versions of the Xpedition Pants are made of 6.5-ounce polyester and cotton rip-stop fabric with a DWR water repellant coating and double weave 91% nylon and 9% Spandex accents.The Women's 24-
  
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• 10 Things to Know About FirstNet

  06-10-2018 02:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This year FirstNet, the first responder cellular communications network, is coming online after nearly 15 years of development. This will mean a major change in the way some law enforcement agencies and officers conduct their communications.As FirstNet matures it has the potential to end cellular logjams that block critical first responder calls at events and incidents, lessen the impact of communications interoperability problems that plague public safety operations, and improve real-time situa
  
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• Texas Deputy Struck, Killed Removing Debris from Road

  06-10-2018 01:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A deputy with the Nacogdoches County (TX) Sheriff’s Office was struck and killed Friday morning while removing debris from US Highway 259, reports KTRE.Deputy Raymond Bradley Jimmerson, 49, was a 19-year veteran of the sheriff's office, according to a statement from Sheriff Jason Bridges."While removing the debris, the deputy was struck by a Toyota Camry passenger vehicle. The impact of the collision pushed the deputy into the southbound traffic lane where he was then hit by a Ford Edge,"
  
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• PPSS Group Launches Stab Resistant Anti Riot Suit

  06-10-2018 00:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  UK-based body armor specialist PPSS Group has launched its new Stab Resistant Anti-Riot Suit. The suit is designed for professionals dealing with prison riots, public disorder, mass searches, and other serious disturbances.The suit is designed to offer incredible levels of protection from blunt force trauma, edged weapons, and hypodermic needles to dramatically reduce the risk of physical injuries sustained by frontline professionals. The types of weapons used in these conflicts include knives o
  
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