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.
Tactical digital forensics triage tool
Evidence Talks offers the latest version of SPEKTOR, the powerful tactical digital forensics triage tool for sensitive site exploitation (SSE) and digital media exploitation. SPEKTOR arms the forward operator with the ability to rapidly capture and automatically extract actionable intelligence from target digital media. The fully automated analysis engine performs advanced digital forensic processing of the collected data. It is available as an integrated rugged kit and as a USB thumb drive or Mac expansion card. Results are presented in an easy-to-use graphical interface. It can create forensic images in common formats and perform automated analyses of images made with third-party forensic tools. It creates court-ready reports in PDF, MS Word, and HTML and exports data ready for ingesting to intelligence systems in CSV and SQL formats.
For more information, visit www.evidencetalks.com.
Emergency management best practices white paper
The National Association of State 911 Administrators (NASNA) has released a white paper, 911 and Emergency Management: Best Practices for Coordination and Collaboration, to promote collaboration between 9-1-1 authorities and emergency management authorities. Most large-scale emergencies, such as natural disasters, involve 9-1-1 in some way, but 9-1-1 and emergency management people do not always work together as well as they could. In addition, the 9-1-1 system is the primary means by which people access first responders during emergencies, so 9-1-1 communication centers may know about a widespread emergency before emergency managers do. The white paper is a tool for local and state 911 managers and authorities to help them ensure that 9-1-1 becomes part of emergency management in their area.
For more information, visit www.nasna911.org/home/announcements/911andemergencymanagement.
Recovered firearm identification app
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has now made ATF’s Police Officer’s Guide to Recovered Firearms available for the iPhone/iPad. This free app is designed specifically for members of law enforcement to aid with processing recovered firearms while in the field. The Officer’s Guide to Recovered Firearms app is a critical tool to help officers properly identify and describe guns associated with crimes, which will result in more complete reports, and, ultimately, help prosecutors build a stronger case against armed criminals. This app was developed through a partnership between the IACP; Project Safe Neighborhoods; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
For more information, visit http://myappsinfo.com/recoveredfirearms.
Tactical flashlight
Invented by a police officer to increase convenience and safety on the job, the QuiqliteX Rechargeable Red/White Light is a hands-free, concealed LED light source. It is designed to clip on the inside of a uniform’s shirt pocket or attach to a MOLLE. Small and compact, the Red/White LED light preserves officers’ night vision on tactical applications. A single on/off button, easily activated through the shirt pocket, operates three modes of operations: red LED night vision light, white LED light, and the flashing Red/White personal emergency strobe. For searching a crime or accident scene, the QuiqliteX also provides a “Power Boost” mode that increases the white light output from 10 lumens to a more powerful 75-lumen searchlight function.
For more information, visit http://quiqlite.com/law-enforcement.
Magazine pouch
The newly released, patent-pending ExtraCarry Mag Pouch allows users to carry spare ammo concealed. It is lightweight and ambidextrous. Just slide it into any pocket and it looks unassuming, just like any pocket knife with a pants clip. The spare magazine is well hidden and rapidly available when needed. The deep pouch covers the magazine’s first exposed round along with protecting the notch in the magazine that holds it in place in a pistol. Foreign objects like coins, dirt, or debris will not get stuck between the magazine pouch and the magazine or dislodge a round. The pouch is manufactured using strong and flexible nylon and has an integrated spring steel pocket clip. Its currently available for the 1911 (7 and 8 round), Colt Government 380, Colt Mustang 380, Glock 17/22, Glock 19/23, Glock 26/27/33, Glock 36, Glock 42 and 43, Keltec 3AT, Remington Rm390, Ruger LCP, S&W M&P Shield 40 and 9mm, S&W M&P Bodyguard 380, Sig Sauer P238, Springfield XD(m) 45 and 9mm, and the Springfield XD 45 and 9mm.
For more information, visit www.extracarry.com.
Multipurpose entry tool
The StrongArm from Hurst Jaws of Life provides officers with portable hydraulic power to use anywhere. It can break down doors with ease, cut through rebar and security bars in a snap, break locks, and pry open car doors. It is designed to operate in heat and smoke environments; has a built in Picatinny accessory rail, four-position handle, and easy tip change-out using large buttons; and comes in black for the law enforcement market. It can cut 3/8″ rebar, grade 43 chain, and 2″x 4″ wood. Each tool comes with two sets of tips, two Li-Ion rechargeable batteries, and one charger.
For more information, visit www.jawsoflife.com/en/product/strongarm-law-enforcement-military.
Body-camera solution
Offered by VP360 and incorporating technology from Soleratec, Zadara Storage, and Lightstream, the VP360 Argus enables law enforcement agencies to choose either an on-premise, yet as-a-service solution, or a cloud-deployed approach. This on-premise or cloud availability is appealing to agencies who may be skittish about placing evidence on multi-tenant solutions that potentially can create security and chain of custody issues—as can be an issue with the leading cloud-only solutions—but still need the cloud’s elasticity, scalability, and economics. With VP360 Argus, law enforcement agencies can pay as they grow, yet the asset remains behind their firewall if that is their preference. It includes a camera, digital evidence management system software, data-center grade storage, provided and paid for as a service, and system integration.
For more information, visit www.VP360Sales.com.
Airborne threats counter-measure system
BIRD Aerosystems offers its new Directional Infra-Red Counter Measure (DIRCM) system called SPREOS (Self Protection Radar Electro-Optic System). SPREOS combines a radar-based sensor (verification) and an active laser and provides enhanced protection against the immediate threat of man-portable air defense systems. The system can be used in a wide range of airborne platforms, ranging from small helicopters to large transport aircraft. SPREOS integrates multiple functions into a single-line replaceable unit, including threat confirmation, tracking, and jamming of advanced IR guided missiles.
For more information, visit www.birdaero.com/en.
Firearms safety device
Blok Safety Systems LLC announces the updated version of its popular Barrel Blok safety device. Increasing the safety and realism of the firearms training industry, the magazine insert called MagBlok is a cartridge-shaped device that is inserted into the top of an empty magazine. The specially engineered tool allows two important mechanical functions to be performed when it is properly inserted. First, it prevents the magazine follower from engaging the slide stop lever. This prevents “slide lock” when training with an empty magazine. Second, a ramp channel on its top allows for the full back-and-forth movement of the slide. This tool is designed to provide a completely safe firearm and magazine, while maintaining the full mechanical functionality of the firearm while training.
For more information, visit www.bloksafety.com.
Aerostat-borne intelligence system
RT LTA Systems Ltd., the world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of the SkyStar family of aerostats introduces the new ELTA made payload. The new payload is integrated and will be deployed on the company’s newest aerostat, the SkyStar 330. The new payload, ELI-3332, is an advanced aerostat-borne intelligence payload especially designed to overcome obstacles of Line Of Sight (LOS) and perform continuous ground intelligence and surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The system detects, identifies, and tracks targets in areas of interest and creates a real-time situational awareness picture. Due to the system’s small size and weight, it can be rapidly transported and deployed to 300m AGL using a tactical aerostat.
For more information, visit www.RT.co.il.
