Law enforcement equipment is essential in order to keep law enforcement officers safe, as well as help them protect those who are in need of assistance. Thus, it is imperative that they have the proper gear to allow them to do their job efficiently and effectively without jeopardizing their safety.

Though it is not uncommon to think that law enforcement equipment refers to weaponry, in actuality, there are all different types of gear that is designed for various purposes that are not weapon related. For instance, there are items such as protective gloves that prevent hands from cuts, high quality holsters, flashlights, bullet-proof vests, handcuffs, etc.

In addition, another important piece of equipment that should be considered is helmets. Safe guarding one’s head is vital in a number of situations, and having the right head gear can make all the difference. An example of a great product is the Tactical Ballistic Helmet (TBH – II). This particular item has been specially created to be light and give the wearer better ballistic shell protection. Furthermore, it provides enhanced situational awareness and interface, as well as better comfort and stability due to its suspension and retention systems. This helmet was based on the U.S. Army Advanced Combat Helmet and the USMC Lightweight Helmet.

Thus, if you are in need of law enforcement equipment, it’s a good idea to find out what is available and take the time to investigate products, so you chose the best ones that will provide the most comfort and protection.

Did You Know – Fun facts about the National Guard

Did you know Sergeant Leigh Ann Hester, a Guard soldier with the 617^th Military Police Company, Kentucky National Guard, became the first woman in the US Military since World War II to earn a silver Star Medal?

The Story:

Sgt. Hester’s squad was following a supply convoy on March 20, 2005, in Iraq when insurgents ambushed the convoy. Her squad quickly moved into position, cutting off the enemy’s escape route. Hester led her team directly into the line of fire into a flanking position, and then began an assault on a trench line. She and her squad leader cleared two trenches. When the attack was over, 27 insurgents were dead, six were wounded, and one was captured. In June 2005, Hester was the first woman soldier since World War II to be awarded the Silver Star Medal.

Here is a link to the full story from the Washington Post, Friday, June 17, 2005

GRENADA, Miss., Aug. 10, 2010 – Faced with a long recovery and the reality that he might never run, surf or return to his Special Forces team, Army Staff Sgt. Andre Murnane made the decision last year to have his right leg amputated below the knee after it was shattered by a roadside bomb that detonated in eastern Afghanistan.

“My dreams and ambitions didn’t end that day. It simply started a new chapter,” the Maryland National Guard soldier said.

And a new breakthrough.

Murnane, 28, of Salisbury, Md., entered Green Beret lore this month when he became the first Army National Guard Special Forces soldier with a prosthetic leg to jump out of an aircraft. Army doctors cleared him to jump in June.

While several Special Forces soldiers with prosthetics have completed airborne operations, Murnane is the first National Guardsman to do so.

Murnane admitted he felt nervous about the historic jump that took place here Aug. 1. And he was a bit worried about the prosthetic leg shifting from the opening shock of the parachute and how it would hold up when he landed. (continue reading…)