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RAMP–Rapid Access Magazine Pod Review
When I cruise the vendors’ displays at SWAT Round-Up International, I look for new products. About three-quarters of the way down the north aisle, I saw something that made me pause: an AR-15 mag pouch that had the magazine…upside down. … Continue reading
Posted in Firearms, Protective Armor, Street, SWAT, Technology
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The Costs of Police Body Cameras
What would happen if police departments declined to employ body cameras because of expense? Not the cost of buying the actual equipment, but the cost of complying with public record requests. An unforeseen result of Sunshine Laws can potentially immobilize … Continue reading
Posted in Misc., Technology
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Taurus Curve Gets Spanked by Gun Pundits Everywhere
You may have seen this on the Internet recently. Taurus USA took the popular lightweight polymer .380 ACP carry pistol in a different direction by introducing “contour” to this familiar formula. The electronic media descended upon the new Taurus Curve … Continue reading
Coolest Vehicle at SWAT Round-Up 2014
As I was leaving the range at SWAT Round-Up International today, I saw this fully functional vintage operator delivery vehicle, a 1969 Dodge Barracuda. It wore its original tactical OD green and black colors. In its day, the convertible top … Continue reading
New ActivEdge Card Reader Defeats Skimmers
Diebold Inc.’s new ActivEdge™ Secure Card Reader is one attempt to stop identity theft at the terminal. ActivEdge reads the credit/debit card via an internal motorized head that moves along the top edge of the card, which is inserted lengthwise … Continue reading
Posted in Detectives, Technology
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New Aimpoint Carbine Optic for your AR-15
Aimpoint, Inc. is introducing a carbine-specific red dot optic for the modern sporting rifle, a.k.a. the AR-15. Unlike some optics, this one co-witnesses with your AR’s iron sights for reliable performance. I have my own (different brand) optic set up … Continue reading
Posted in Firearms, Technology
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New FLIR One Thermal Imager
FLIR Systems, Inc. is producing a new low-cost thermal imaging system that mates to an iPhone 5 or 5s and lets the user view heat signatures through the cell phone’s display. The new device is called FLIR One and will … Continue reading
Marion County Sheriff Employs Crime Kiosks
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has unveiled a new method for distributing criminal information to the community in the form of stand-alone kiosks. Modernizing a concept used by Sheriff Chris Blair decades ago when he was a detective, a trio … Continue reading
Posted in Florida Companies, Media, Technology
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Flashlight Terminology by Elzetta Tactical Lights
Dave Barnett from Elzetta Tactical Lighting explains some of the light output terminology you might use to decide whether or not to buy a flashlight for duty use. Dave has informed and entertained us in their SHOT Show booth for … Continue reading
RF Safe-Stop System to End Vehicle Pursuits?
e2v technologies is a British company which is diversified into the defense, space, medical, industrial, civil aeronautics, and security industries. They have a multitude of products that revolve around hi-reliability semi-conductors, lasers, radars, and the like. In their security and … Continue reading
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TASER-proof Clothing Project
Hackaday.com has webbed up a “TASER-proof” clothing project. The suggested mod is to use carbon-fiber strips in garments to make them “100% taserproof.” By inserting iron-on CF tape strips between layers of cloth, the space-aged material will allegedly conduct electrical … Continue reading
Posted in Officer Safety, Tactics, Taser, Technology
Tagged Officer Safety, Police TASER, police technology, TASER International
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ELSA Mobile Language Translation
ELSA is a mobile language translation system designed for first responders, government agencies, health care, and financial services among the end users. Live translators interact with the user and client. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days … Continue reading
Posted in Street, Technology
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FHP Trooper Files Lawsuit for Misuse of DAVID
How many times does this have to be repeated to us? DAVID is for official use only. Period. Period, period. The latest shenanigans that involve the inappropriate access of Florida’s Driver and Vehicle Information Database is articulated in a lawsuit … Continue reading
StealthSCOPE by Zistos Video Systems
I spent some quality time with Robert Levine and Michael Sterflinger at the Zistos Video Systems SHOT Show 2014 booth. I was not just impressed with their Made in the USA (Holbrook, NY) products, but with Zistos’ extremely strong customer … Continue reading
SmartWater CSI Forensic Marking Technology
SmartWater CSI, LLC is a British company that has been involved in forensic marking technology for over 17 years. Their products include a chemical “DNA” marker that can be applied to a piece of property to give a positive identification … Continue reading
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