Stay up to date on new products and advances in technology to ensure your officers are equipped with the tools they need.
Breastplate
Adept Armor introduces the NovaSteel Breastplate, an ultra-versatile torso shoulder armor system that represents a paradigm shift in protection from the full spectrum of street threats with greatly improved ballistic and ergonomic properties. Its universal and multifaceted armor system is capable of stopping multiple threats. A drop-in replacement for existing riot armor torso-shoulder parts with vastly improved ballistic and ergonomic properties, this thin Level IIIA armor is less than 0.1″ thick. It also features integral air channels to provide ventilation and a raised crest to provide additional protection for the spine. It weighs 9.8 lbs. in size XL/L and 9 lbs. in M.
BWC Video Analysis System
Body-worn camera video is a valuable source of data about community-police interactions. TrustStat, by Polis Solutions, Inc., enables agencies to use that data in efficient, cost-effective ways to help build public trust and increase public safety. Its multimodal technology integrates several powerful AI tools to analyze community-police interactions. It uses computer vision to analyze key features of officers’ and community members’ behaviors, natural language processing to understand what people are saying, and speech processing to analyze how people are talking to each other. It’s securely located on Microsoft’s Azure GovCloud and available to public safety agencies around the world.
Satellite-Connected Trailer
Verizon offers a trailer that brings the full functionality of Verizon’s wireless network as well as connected emerging technologies right to enterprise customers’ front doors. Called Mobile Onsite Network-as-a-Service (NaaS), the solution delivers a private network, private mobile edge compute (MEC), SD-Wan, and satellite connectivity to enterprise customers such as public safety professionals who need to set up a mobile command center at the site of a natural disaster. The 10-foot portable trailer was developed with dual-core network capabilities supporting both 4G and 5G standalone functionality. It also provides scalable, reliable 5G and edge compute that can be managed locally, delivering mission critical connectivity.
Rugged Mobile Printer
The Brother RuggedJet 4200 mobile printer boasts industry-leading long battery life and strong connectivity, prints at the fast speed of 5ips, and features an active docking station with one-touch pairing. Designed and engineered based on real feedback from law enforcement, its user-friendly interface simplifies tasks, making it easy for officers to navigate and operate with confidence. With advanced connectivity through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB options, it effortlessly communicates with mobile devices, laptops, and other equipment. This industrial-grade, compact mobile printer is built to save officers time on paperwork and eCitations so they can do the real work of serving and protecting others.
Cloud-Based Training Workflow Solution
PowerReady from PowerDMS by NEOGOV is a cloud-based software solution designed to help public safety agencies streamline the management of training programs. Formerly known as PowerFTO, PowerReady features more robust capabilities. Users can now incorporate CAD data into everyday training workflows, so that trainers can spend less time on intensive paper-based reporting processes and more time where it matters most—mentoring new public safety officers. Agencies can use their preferred training model and seamlessly manage, track, and measure on-the-job training in real time with a single solution. Real-time dashboards identify areas where trainees need improvement.
Rugged Tablet
RuggON today announces an update to its Rextorm PX501 fully rugged tablet with the Intel Core 13th Gen processors. The PX501 has long been a centerpiece of RuggON’s lineup of rugged computers; it’s a multitasker and an ideal computing solution for law enforcement. Key features of the updated PX501 include integrated Iris Xe graphics for enhanced visual presentation and superior performance in challenging environments; Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6E, and 5G for precise positioning, faster processing, broader coverage, and more stable data transfer; I/O port expansion; a USB-C port for accessories; ruggedness to withstand vibration, shock, and 5-foot drops; and hot-swap battery with fast-charging capabilities.
DNA Analysis Software
The STRmix team offers FaSTR DNA, expert forensic software that seamlessly integrates with STRmix (when in use) to rapidly analyze raw DNA data generated by genetic analyzers and standard profiling kits and assigns a number of contributors (NoC) estimate. It allows DNA analysts to simplify the analysis of DNA profiles generated by capillary electrophoresis genetic analyzers and standard STR profiling kits, helping to streamline the otherwise time-consuming workflow of calling alleles. It incorporates optional artificial neural networks (ANN) for the independent classification of peaks. The software is configurable, and new kits, dye colors, and internal size standards are easily added.
Shotgun Carriers with Rails
Mesa Tactical announces new SureShell carriers with Fallon rails specifically designed to utilize the pre-drilled and tapped mounting holes located on the top of the Mossberg 590 Shockwave and the Remington Tac-13/Tac-14 shotguns (12-GA) receivers. These carriers include integrated Picatinny rails that extend the length of the barrel. Offered in both aluminum and polymer yokes, these rails are manufactured in compliance with MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny specifications and feature M-LOK accessory mounting slots that provide versatile mounting solutions for a wide variety of lights and lasers. The aluminum carrier yokes are machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and feature a Santoprene elastomer shell retention system.
Multicaliber AR Platform
Hydra Weaponry announces the next-gen version of the Hydra multicaliber 5.56 mm AR platform. The system is now even more modular, with the introduction of the Transforming Handguard. Now, integration of accessories with M-LOK, Key, or Picatinny locking systems can all be employed on the Hydra Transforming Handguard. The individual six-position, screw-in panels allow the user to mix and match locking systems based on the accessories to be used. The Hydra comes with one panel each and a full set of M-LOK panels. What makes the Hydra system truly unique is the ease with which barrel change-outs can occur.
Fire Control System
SMARTSHOOTER presents its combat-proven SMASH fire control systems. SMASH is a cutting-edge weapon fire control system (FCS) equipped with onboard computing capabilities for intricate targeting solutions. These fire control systems can be operated either by hand or controlled from a secure distance, employing AI, computer vision, and advanced algorithms to eliminate threats rapidly and with minimal risk to the operator. Furthermore, these systems facilitate various software applications that improve performance in complicated law enforcement scenes, such as less-lethal applications. Beyond increasing hit accuracy against ground and aerial targets, including drones, SMASH substantially reduces operating costs, training hours, and ammunition consumption.
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.
