Lunch & Learn Convention Series: Policing in a Political World From the very beginning, politics has been a part of policing. But today, politics plays a bigger role in law enforcement than ever before. From political correctness to cultural sensitivity to...
This week we mark the 20th anniversary of the day that has come to be known by two numbers: 9/11. Many of us weren’t in New York or Washington on that terrible day, but it doesn’t matter. Through images broadcast here and around the world, we all shared in the...
First responders put their lives on the line every day to keep their communities safe. Unfortunately, some do so without the best equipment, software, and training available. But it doesn't have to be this way. There are billions of dollars available through federal,...
Writing a request for proposal (RFP) or request for information (RFI) is exactly what it sounds like. You submit requests to vendors asking for detailed proposals before deciding which one wins your project. A well-written RFP provides a clear, complete understanding...
Going back well over 20 years, the department and its members have tried to bring about a dress uniform for the sworn members. Last week’s graduation marks the first day these new uniforms and the new patch were showcased, as well as the first Boston Police Academy...
GT will relocate all corporate operations from a 31,000 square foot facility in Austin to a new, 70,000 square foot facility in Pflugerville. The site selection was based on the city’s positive business climate and accessibility to major highways. The distributor...
UniFirst Corporation this week announced the addition of the Bulwark® iQ Series® of safety apparel to its core uniform service offerings of flame resistant (FR) and high visibility personal protective equipment (PPE). In partnership with Bulwark, UniFirst is now...
The pandemic has upended just about everything, so it comes as no surprise that most of the official events for this year's National Police Week are virtual. From May 9–15, the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum will deliver programs to keep current officers...
It’s easy enough to miss if you’re driving by, but there’s a Fall River business on the fourth floor of a former mill building on Quarry Street that quietly and methodically manufactures formal dress coats and pants for the Chicago Police Department. It also makes...
You've probably heard the grumbles from officers and other first responders. They need to come in for a uniform or pick up gear, but they'd rather be doing something else. Anything else. That problem doesn't exist for Michigan dealer Huron Valley Guns, a store where...
Tired of being confused for law enforcement, Hennepin EMS paramedics will soon trade their trademark brown uniforms for blue ones "to better distinguish their role as emergency medical services." The change, requested by Hennepin Healthcare, was made because some...
On a trip to one of its global fabric mills, the Elbeco president was shown a new fabric concept. The moment he felt it, he knew this was going to be game-changing for the uniform industry. That fabric has inspired Elbeco's newest product line: the CX360 uniform...
