Police Equipment and Tactical Gear

The police and servicemen of our country are vital to its security. Police officers protect our safety and ensure order in our communities. The equipment they use is critical. Ineffective police equipment risks the lives of the officers and the public they serve.

Police officers, fire fighters, and search and rescue teams are highly trained professionals. They need equipment on par with the caliber of their training. Their jobs are to restore order to chaotic, potentially fatal situations.

Rescue teams need to have safety equipment, recovery equipment, and first aid supplies. Fire fighters obviously need heat resistant equipment and self contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA). Police need tactical gear along with safety, first aid, and some recovery equipment. Outfitting the needs of these dedicated professionals is essential.

Tactical gear is primarily used by SWAT teams and was adapted from military equipment. Tactical gear should allow freedom of movement and provide an advantage in volatile situations. This includes body armor made from extra tough Kevlar, firearms and their holsters, high impact helmets, side handle batons, steel-toed boots, and fire and chemical resistant clothing. Items to bring a perpetrator under control are also necessary, handcuffs and TASERs fall into this category.

While some of this gear is supplied to officers upon hiring, officers will also receive a list of other equipment needed. A lot of this equipment is carried on a police duty belt. The duty belt carries handcuffs, radios, a baton, the firearm and its ammunition, pepper spray, a flashlight, gloves, pens, and keys. Because this belt can sometimes cause back issues many departments are allowing officers to switch to vests.

The vests have many pockets for evidence collection and are made out of fire resistant materials. A holster for the firearm will still have to be worn. Holsters should be lightweight, sturdy, and easy to use. Holsters also need to have a certain level of retention security. This allows the officer to access the gun quickly but prevents it from being snatched by a criminal.

Handcuffs are another critical component of police equipment. Plasicuffs, chain link hand cuffs and rigid handcuffs (also known as speedcuffs) are all commonly used by police officers. The handcuffs must be kept in an area that is easy to access. Speed can make all the difference in restraining a perpetrator.

Other accessories that are commonly sought after by police are some of the more minor items. Whistles are still part of the standard uniform. Many officers prefer to use a weapon light or a certain kind of flashlight. Gloves, pocket knives, and locksmith tools are all common gear.

Those who risk their lives every day to protect ours deserve quality gear. Police are dedicated to preserving and protecting the constitution of the United States as well as its citizens. Without them the streets would be chaos. Providing them with superior equipment that ensures their safety is the least we can do. Many on the force have lost friends and loved ones, yet they continue to safeguard our communities. The safety of these officers should be the department’s priority, taking care to see that the officers get only the best police equipment.

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