There has been a steady increase in the weight of external loads carried by law enforcement officers in the last few years. A bulletproof vest and tactical vest have evolved significantly in the past few decades. In some cases, an external load like a bulletproof vest can weigh more than 40 kg and weighs between […]
Tactical helmets did not use to be this popular. I’d explain. When helmets started becoming a common feature in police gears, most police units made use of mere bump helmets. These kinds of helmets are simply for impact protection. At that time, cops were using tactical bump helmets primarily to prevent their heads from falling […]
Police officers are most likely to be the first to arrive at an incident scene, officers can wear a first aid pouch containing basic life-saving equipment, like medical gloves, CPR mask, and antiseptic wipes. These are useful while waiting for an ambulance to arrive. Importance of first aid First aid facilitates quick recovery First aid […]
The responsibilities of soldiers and law enforcements requires that they spend more time outdoor than many other professions. They are exposed to different kinds of dangers; from that of nature to that of nurture. To survive in the wild, you need to be prepped with the right knowledge as well as the right tools. One […]
Primarily, a badge is any device or a form of accessory that contains any form of emblem or insignia of an organization. It can also be a sign that indicated that a person has achieved some feat of service, a special accomplishment, or a symbol of authority. In some cases, a badge can also stand […]
Ballistic helmets moved in stages in terms of military tools they provided protection for. Generally, they are made to protect the heads of soldiers from any form of harmful impact. They have protected soldiers from arrows, swords, shrapnel, bullets, fragmentation shells, and blasts. In the 21st century, they still provide protection against bullets. Providing an […]
The Small Arms Protective Insert (SAPI) plate carrier is a ceramic plate that came with the Interceptor Body Armor (IBA). The IBA is a ballistic vest that was used by the army in the 2000s and a little bit in the year 2010. The vest was a replacement of the Personnel Armor System for Ground […]
Ballistic helmets are known to provide an increased level of protection against bullets for soldiers. They have advanced over the years by going through improvements. The improvements were targeted at making the helmets lightweight, increasing their ballistic protection and eliminating holes that were risky to the lives of soldiers. Ballistic protection deals with how safe […]
It’s not news that the world has moved from fighting wars with arrows and clubs to sophisticated weapon combat. Asides from a nuclear weapon, guns, and rifles are the most popular combat weapons in this age. These weapons are known to cause direct injury as well as indirect harm to their target. To prevent this, […]