The Police Chief keeps you on the cutting edge of law enforcement technology with monthly product announcements. Items about new or improved products are based on news releases supplied by manufacturers and distributors; IACP endorsement is in no way implied.

Ballistic helmet

Armor Express, Inc. offers the AMP-1 TP by Germany’s Busch PROtective. These ballistic helmets are now commercially available to law enforcement officers across the Americas (North, South, and Central America). The helmets bring first-rate protection to tactical law enforcement, anti-terror, and specialized police officers who may be exposed to close-quarter combat and increased risk of being shot within the head region. The helmet is constructed of a multilayered aramid composite, using a patented, unique production technique that creates elite ballistic capabilities previously attainable only in titanium helmets. Weighing an average of 3.6 pounds, the helmet is designed to be capable of stopping ballistic threats as close as .78” from the edge and multiple shots on a small surface area.

For more information visit Armor Express’s booth at IACP 2017, #2136, or go online to www.armorexpress.com/busch.

Radar speed displays with audible alerts

All Traffic Solutions announces SmartZone for Schools, the first and only radar speed displays with audible alerts that sound when a vehicle traveling over a pre-programmed speed threshold limit passes the sign. Designed specifically for school zones, these signs give child pedestrians and bike riders the precious seconds they need to get to safety. The audible alerts and flashing beacons grab the attention of speeding drivers so they can immediately slow down before tragedy strikes. These web-enabled speed signs make it easier for school districts, municipalities, and law enforcement to optimize safety and protect students in school zones.

For more information, visit All Traffic Solutions’ booth at IACP 2017, # 2657, or go online to www.alltrafficsolutions.com/solutions/school-zone-safety.

Enhancements to personnel management and training solution

LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions recently made updates to its LexisNexis Law Enforcement Automated Personnel System user interface to make it easier for users to navigate and use. The solution is designed to streamline field training and employee training compliance. Enhancements include visual sort icons to quickly locate information; pop-up calendars on every date field; easy to locate hyperlinks; and text that is highlighted as users hover their mouse over it. The night mode option is designed to increase officer safety at night, allowing a user to switch the entire application to a darkened screen to reduce eye strain and maintain night vision.

For more information, visit LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions’ booth at IACP 2017, #1419, or go online to www.lexisnexis.com/risk/LEAPS.

Case management system

CrimeCenter Software announces its one-of-a-kind case management system developed specifically for law enforcement officers to simplify and streamline information collected from investigations into easily accessible chunks of data. The software, designed by several former law enforcement officers, contains over 200 standard reports that are customizable to fit the specific needs of any agency or police department. The CrimeCenter solution includes out-of-the-box, standard reports for incident response and reporting; investigation management; intelligence management; analytics and reporting; assignments management; use of force and officer-involved shooting management; crime scene management; lead management; and property and evidence.

For more information, visit CrimeCenter’s booth at IACP 2017, #3107, or go online to https://crimecenter.com.

Automated injury detection signal

Sprint teamed up with Select Engineering Services (SES) to offer a device that signals first responders immediately when a law enforcement officer wearing an “officer down” vest is shot or stabbed. AID (Automated Injury Detection) is made specifically for law enforcement personnel and first responders. It sends an immediate call for help to other officers and medical personnel when an officer is attacked in the line of duty, transmitting an alert message that contains the officer’s ID, the location of the attack shown on a map with GPS coordinates, the location of the injuries (front, back, upper chest, lower chest, upper back, lower back), and other medical information such as blood type and allergies. The data are sent via the Sprint cellular network to all other designated officers on the network. The AID Sensor Panel inserts into the body armor without any modification.

For more information, visit Sprint’s booth at IACP 2017, #1849, or go online to www.sprint.com.

Programs for conducted electricity weapons purchases

Budgeting for TASER devices has meant a large capital expenditure every few years, making it tough for agencies to secure dollars with predictability. Axon now offers several programs that turn conducted electricity weapons and cartridge purchases into reliable budget line items. They include the TASER 60, allowing agencies to pay in regular installments for their devices over five years and get trade-in credit per device by upgrading to Smart Weapons; the Unlimited Cartridge Program, allowing agencies to get training and duty cartridges on a regular schedule for a low monthly fee; and the TASER Assurance Plan, allowing agencies to combine multi-year payment options, warranties, on-site spares, and device upgrades.

For more information, visit Axons’ booth at IACP 2017, #2825, or go online to www.axon.com/buy/law-enforcement.

Body-worn camera and app

Transcend Information announces the DrivePro Body 30 body camera. Designed specifically for public safety professionals, the camera features a 12-hour battery life, IP67-rated dust and water resistance, and U.S. military-grade shock resistance. With a Sony high-sensitivity imaging sensor, an all-glass lens, automatic infrared illumination, and six-axis image stabilization, the camera delivers clear, high-resolution images. Paired with the its Bluetooth low energy and Wi-Fi connectivity, the Transcend DrivePro Body App, designed exclusively for use with DrivePro Body cameras, gives users control over settings and images from their iOS or Android device.

For more information, visit Transcend Information’s booth at IACP 2017, # 1060, or go online to www.transcend-info.com.

Security drawer

Tuffy Security Products announces the Model 335 Under Seat Security Drawer for 2011-up Ford Explorer SUV and 2013-up Ford Police Interceptor SUV models. The stealthy design fits beneath the driver or passenger front seats, completely out of sight from outside the vehicle. The drawer requires no drilling of the floor pan to install, using the OEM seat mount points and bolts, requires just basic hand tools for installation, and does not interfere with the under-seat wiring harness. It features a lockable storage volume in excess of 200 cu. in., heavy-duty, 16-gauge steel construction, and a pick-resistant 10-tumbler double-bitted lock.

For more information, visit Tuffy Security Products’ booth at IACP 2017, #3756, or go online to www.pro.tuffyproducts.com.