Officers and sergeants with the Columbus Division of Police in Columbus, Ohio, USA, will soon have a new look when they patrol city streets and respond to calls for service. Opting for comfort over formality, the division is phasing out daily use of the white shirts...
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in December granted to VXK Products, LLC., makers of VESTEX protected fabrics, apparel and products, U.S. Patent No. 11,206,886 for “Fluid-Repellant, Antimicrobial Fabrics and Methods of Making Same”. The patent codifies...
Back when the COVID-19 pandemic first struck, there was the now-infamous run on toilet paper, with Americans scrambling to secure massive stockpiles of the essential product that helps keep the world a better, cleaner place. Police quartermasters were among the...
The Build Back Better bill passed by the House of Representatives and awaiting Senate approval includes $95 million for local fire departments to purchase firefighting foam and gear made without the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. Studies show that...
Illinois-based leading eCommerce company, UniformMarket, which specializes in providing advanced eCommerce solutions for uniform providers have announced their advent into asset management with a dedicated Asset Manager for public safety departments. Public safety...
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, Smith & Warren, a leading manufacturer of metal badges and insignia worn by public safety professionals, has donated $31,675 to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The funds were raised...
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...
