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.

Rigid inflatable boat

RIBCRAFT announced the delivery of a specialized RIBCRAFT 7.8 for patrol and enforcement operations to the City of Decatur, Alabama. The 25′ purpose-built, mission-specific rigid inflatable boat (RIB) will be used by the Decatur Police Department for tactical operations and water patrols. Featuring a center console with a front bench seat, leaning post, custom aft seating, and tow post, the 7.8 provides a large open deck to offer the versatility needed to support the department’s operational requirements. Equipped with twin Yamaha 150HP engines, the RIB is designed to reach speeds in excess of 50 mph while still providing safety and performance. It also features CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) capabilities for an advanced defense strategy. Extremely durable, stable, and reliable, RIBCRAFT rescue boats, with their heavy-duty inflatable tubes are an excellent platform for search and rescue, law enforcement, and maritime interdiction.

For more information, visit www.ribcraftusa.com.

Mobile field responder guide for smartphones

Priority Dispatch Corp. announces the Mobile Field Responder Guide (MobileFRG) that puts response at the speed and convenience of officers’ smartphones. The MobileFRG aggregates all the information in the print field guides, interpreting the code transmitted from emergency dispatch, and puts it into one place: a cellphone app. Instead of flipping pages when a code, for example, is transmitted over the radio, a responder with a licensed agency can use his or her iPhone or Android-based cellphone to enter the code and view the full description. It incorporates the current version of the appropriate agency-specific licensed protocols, and users will be authorized by their agencies to download the app directly from the Apple Store or Google Play. The app allows electronic updates for existing licenses.

For more information, visit www.prioritydispatch.net.

Metal detector scanning glove

eNdoto Corp. offers the PX-LRH2, a universal high-performance metal detector scanning glove that fits on both left and right hands. The breathable, open-end design provides comfortable fit especially in warm weather climates and fits most hand sizes. The product offers a more efficient method to scan and search someone by eliminating the need to hold a standard wand-type detector and allowing for “hands-free” searches. It works by having a covert metal detective sensor in the glove, which is designed to detect metal objects that may be hidden on a person. Its ultra-sensitive detection circuitry is able to identify objects as tiny as the size of a pin or paper clip within 4 to 5 cm of where it’s hidden. The detection is evident to the officer through the glove’s variable vibrator that increases and decreases the vibration intensity based on the size of the object located, without alerting subjects that a metal object has been detected.

For more information, visit www.endotocorp.com.

New tactical communications solution

Codan Radio Communications and Catalyst Communications Technologies announce new capabilities for tactical critical communications. The Codan Stratus repeater connects directly with the Catalyst IP Console using the Project 25 (P25) standard Digital Fixed Station Interface (DFSI). This new configuration leverages the Stratus low current repeater in a transportable case with an LTE backhaul to other resources. The Stratus repeater operates in P25 and analog modes. The console can simultaneously communicate with the Stratus Repeater and legacy repeater, not only managing the audio, but also the meta data. Catalyst’s IP Console and IntelliLink solutions can support up to four repeaters or control stations with a single PC, providing a compact, cost-effective solution for incident command and interoperability. Like the Stratus repeater, Catalyst products can be remotely connected using LTE or other wireless standards.

For more information, visit www.catcomtec.com.

Sleep panels

Night shift workers seeking to improve their sleep and health now have a solution with a blackout window insert that blocks all light and significantly dampens noise. Indow of Portland, Oregon, is relaunching its Sleep Panels, which are designed to make a room utterly dark and reduce sound coming through the windows by more than 50 percent. The inserts have the energy efficient properties of the original award-winning transparent Indow inserts, so users can achieve a good night’s sleep while improving their home’s comfort and energy efficiency.

For more information, visit www.indowwindows.com.

Rail-mounted strobe light

Streamlight Inc. introduces the TLR-1 HPL high-performance, high-lumen, rail-mounted strobe light, which combines long-range lighting capability with blinding white light. It features a 775 lumens measured system output, a 48,000 candela peak beam intensity, and a beam distance of 438 meters. The light’s strobe feature offers the added benefit of being able to signal in the field or disorient targets. The light is designed to deliver 1.25 hours of continuous regulated run time, and it comes with two three-volt, CR123A lithium batteries. It offers a tethered battery door and latch mechanism, which prevent door loss while providing easy battery replacement. The light can be quickly mounted to a broad range of weapons using Streamlight’s one-handed snap-on/tighten interface, which keeps hands away from the muzzle. It mounts directly to all MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rails and weapons with Glock-style rails. A key kit with five interchangeable keys is included to securely fit the light to the broadest array of rails.

For more information, visit www.streamlight.com.

Bullet-resistant laptop bag

Force Training Institute (FTI) offers the Multi Threat Shield (MTS) bag. It looks like an average black laptop bag, but not only can it carry gear, it can also save lives. Built into the MTS is a lightweight and discreet ballistic shield. Whether the threat is an intruder or an active shooter, a quick flick of the wrist swiftly deploys a three-foot long blanket of protection designed to defeat multiple impacts from most handgun, shotgun, and pistol caliber submachine gun threats. Although its primary design is protection against threats from firearms, it also is engineered to protect from attacks with blunt objects and edged weapons, as well as punches and kicks. The bag measures 12″ by 17.5″ when closed. When the shield is unfurled, it measures 36.5″ by 17.5″, with a total ballistic coverage of 639 square inches. The MTS weighs eight pounds, including a military-spec webbing strap and 360 degree rotating attachment clips.

For more information, visit http://forcetraining.com/products/mts.

Traffic safety mobile system

ekin Technology offers the ekin Patrol, a traffic and highway patrol system that can instantly detect various traffic violations such as speed violations and tailgating, and simultaneously perform real-time traffic analysis, such as density and congestion detection, while in motion at a slower or faster rate than the other vehicles on the road, via a method based on real-time video analysis and motion processing. It is designed to track vehicles not only from point-to-point (P2P), but also from point-to-any-point (P2anyP). It also includes face recognition system that helps to identify suspects and wanted criminals and an automatic online alert system that helps to detect stolen, illegal, or wanted vehicles.

For more information, visit www.ekintechnology.com.

Boots

Comfort meets function with Bates newest line of products, the Strike 6″ and 8″ anti-fatigue boots. Both styles feature black waterproof leather and membrane; a YKK nylon side zipper; and a multi-terrain, slip-resistant rubber lug outsole. Developed to deliver extreme cushion and durability, this four-part technology works inside the boot to provide all-day comfort. The first layer is the durable rubber lug outsole. The slip-resistant outsole is long wearing with a multi-terrain design that provides superior traction and stability. The second layer features a nylon shank that adds both support and stability, and following the shank is a dual density EVA midsole that mitigates shock and redistributes pressure. Lastly, the dual-density foot bed includes memory foam and provides arch support and cushioning. ♦

For more information, visit www.batesfootwear.com.