An increasingly common scenario: public order police accompany a demonstration in all weathers, standing for hours in the cold and braving heavy rain. Suddenly, fireworks, Molotov cocktails and flares explode, and explosive flames endanger the emergency services. For...
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GALLS® Completes Acquisition of LVI
GALLS®, a leading supplier serving America's public safety and military professionals, proudly announces the completion of a major acquisition of LVI. LVI, a Galls Company, is a multi-faceted Third Party Logistics (3PL) Partner with over 28 years of experience...
Ill-fitting gear endangers female L.A. County firefighters, supervisors say
When a female firefighter in Los Angeles County rushes into a burning building to save a life, she must deal with an extra challenge her male counterparts do not face: her uniform. At a recent Board of Supervisors meeting, female firefighters and lifeguards explained...
Are these RoboCop-like uniforms the police attire of the future?
The future is set to see RoboCop-type police on the streets. A German firm has unveiled a menacing lightweight protective suitable to withstand bullets. Mehler Protection says they've developed the ExoM Up-Armored Exoskeleton with the GIGN, the elite police tactical...
NYPD to go ‘old school’ by banning facial hair and changing uniforms
They’re about to be New York City’s Smoothest. The NYPD is going “old school” when it comes to the facial hair and uniforms of police officers, according to a new video obtained by The Post. “Uniform changes are coming rather quickly,” Chief of Patrol John Chell...
SHOT Show 2024: 5.11 Introduces New Law Enforcement Apparel
5.11 Tactical introduced last week a variety of professional public safety apparel at the 2024 Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas. 5.11's V.XI Collection, unveiled at SHOT Show 2023, aimed to deliver top-tier professionals the “pinnacle of...
Midas Safety Unveils Workwear Innovations at Intersec 2024
Midas Safety, a leading manufacturer of safety apparel, is poised to unveil a lineup of workwear innovations at the upcoming Intersec 2024 tradeshow, taking place from January 16th to 18th in Dubai. The company will showcase its latest advancements in flame-retardant...
Carrington Textiles Exhibits Stretch Flame Resistant Textile Innovations in Middle East
Carrington Textiles is exhibiting its latest developments in stretch FR and sustainable workwear products at Intersec in Dubai this month. The company’s latest innovation, Flametougher 290AS Flex, represents a significant advancement in electrical arc flash...
Pioneers In Performance Uniforms — Flying Cross & Vertx
Flying Cross and Vertx, two brands that have become synonymous with quality and innovation in the field of performance uniforms, trace their roots back to their parent company, the Fechheimer Brothers. With a history that spans over 180 years, the Fechheimer Brothers...
5.11 Tactical Announces Francisco J. Morales as Executive Chair, Troy R. Brown as CEO
5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of Purpose-Built Gear™, announced today a planned transition in the senior leadership of the company, effective January 1, 2024. Co-founder and former CEO, Francisco J. Morales, will be promoted to the position of Executive Chair...
Burlington Introduces Next Generation of Uniform Fabric: Raeflex™ by Raeford
Burlington last month introduced Raeflex™ by Raeford, a next-generation performance fabric for public safety professionals. Raeflex by Raeford is an innovative fabric that combines increased levels of stretch in a durable, high-end merino wool fabric for increased...
Innovations to Serve and Protect: New Trends in Duty Gear
(Editor’s Note: The following was written by NAUMD Executive Director Rick Levine and first appeared in the October edition of Officer.com): Law enforcement professionals are no strangers to change. As the world around them evolves, so do the tools they rely on to...