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.

Crime lab enclosures

EnviroMax enclosures are engineered and built to your size requirement to isolate forensics instruments and processes such as evidence sampling, weighing, liquid handling, high throughput screening, and integrated lab automation equipment. They can be constructed to provide HEPA-filtered air into the work chamber for a class clean environment or they can be designed to vent hazardous fumes to the outside. Enclosures can feature clear sides and access from any or all sides. Work surfaces, cabinets, tables, and a wide selection of accessories can be installed to meet specific user requirements.

For more information, visit the HEMCO’s website.

Mobile digital recorder

Brigade Electronics has launched its latest mobile digital recorder for commercial vehicles—the MDR-500 Series. Featuring exclusive new software, a high-definition picture feed, and superior 4G mobile network connectivity and Wi-Fi, the MDR-500 Series has been designed to help tackle the disturbing rise in crash-for-cash scams and false claims. Manufactured from robust aluminum casing, its new features and benefits include a built-in audible buzzer to alert drivers to various alarms, such as video loss, and 10 diagnostic LEDS to show the status of the system at a glance. Mirror and flip-view capabilities also mean images can be viewed from multiple angles.

For more information, visit Brigade Electronics’ website.

Tactical gloves

Vertx announces the launch of a new cutting-edge tactical glove line. This new line of gloves consists of four innovative styles including the VaporCore Shooter, Rapid LT, FR Assaulter, and FR Breacher. All four gloves share similar features including articulated pre-curved fingers that provide the exceptional fit and dexterity necessary for comfort and functionality. Strong hook and loop wrist closures ensure a secure fit, and double needle topstitch reinforcement in all key areas maximizes the gloves’ lifespan. The gloves mimic human skin through the use of natural goatskin suede, enabling a better sense of touch. The middle finger and thumb also include conductive touchpoints for use with smartphones and other touchscreen technology.

For more information, visit the Vertx website.

Live fire training system

Range Systems, an industry leader in ballistic rubber commercial range systems, has partnered with Ti Outdoors to co-release a live fire video action shooting system for gun ranges. The new system, called the V23 Live Fire Video Action Shooting System, projects targets, training exercises, and games and was designed specifically for live fire. These videos are projected on a white background in the shooting lane itself. It allows users to shoot targets in a virtual environment that they can’t shoot at traditional ranges. The system requires zero range customization and is compact enough to fit beneath the shelf of a shooter’s booth. The simple plug-and-play system works in any range with 110VAC and is easy to calibrate.

For more information, visit Range Systems’ website or Ti Outdoors’ website. 

Update to handheld analyzer

908 Devices, a pioneer of analytical devices for chemical and biomolecule analysis announces a new software update for MX908, which includes the introduction of a new mission mode—Drug Hunter. This mode unlocks additional resolving power from the device’s existing hardware to dramatically upgrade selectivity, which provides first responders with optimal detection and identification capabilities for a subset of the target list, including a broad range of fentanyls, opioids, and amphetamines. In addition to this new mode, the software update includes two additional new modes: Chemical Warfare Hunter and the Explosive Hunter, which provide enhanced performance for those missions.

For more information, visit 908 Devices’ website.

Digital video recorder

The ICOP PRO HD offers the ability to utilize up to four analog high-definition (AHD) cameras with recording resolutions up to 1080p. It also allows additional support for a high-definition IP camera, ideal for delivering sharp images at 1080p in the most crucial areas where more clarity is needed. Vehicle license plates, road signs, and subject’s faces are all recorded in great detail, enhancing critical evidence. The recorder features seamless integration with SafetyVision’s upcoming fully loaded body-worn camera, the Prima Elite. Users can now capture incidents from multiple points-of-view to form a single visual narrative. Two systems work together as one for high-quality evidentiary video.

For more information, visit SafetyVision’s website. 

Pistol grip

Mission First Tactical, LLC offers the ENGAGE AR15/M16 Pistol Grip (EPG27). This full-sized AR pistol grip offers positive support and control for one-handed operations. The finger swell and grove back straps provide a positive grip surface with wet or gloved hands. The new pistol grip increases operator comfort and performance while allowing the operator to gain more control during reloading and firing. The tab covers the receiver gaps that can cause discomfort during sustained usage and can be easily removed if desired. Designed for M16/M4/AR15/HK4s, the ENGAGE Pistol Grip is available in black, grey, scorched dark earth, and foliage green.

For more information, visit Mission First Tactical’s website.

Video management system

Hanwha Techwin America announces Wisenet WAVE, a new video management system designed to support the advanced features and onboard video analytics that are unique to Hanwha cameras. It is a highly customizable IP video management platform, giving users the ability to create tailored network video solutions for any type of project, on any device. With an intuitive interface requiring little to no training, WAVE empowers new and existing Hanwha IP camera users to make the most of their cameras’ advanced features and onboard analytics such as intelligent video analytics (appear, disappear, loitering); market intelligence statistics (queue management); and sound classification (explosion, glass breakage, gunshot, and scream detection). WAVE is ONVIF compliant which allows it to support many other ONVIF-compliant devices.

For more information, visit Hanwha’s website.

Bulletproof vest carrier

Focus Tactical Design offers the Focus Tactical Design bulletproof vest carrier, designed to be worn outside a uniform, allowing law enforcement officers to take some of the weight off their belts to reduce hip and back pain and decrease the likelihood of chronic injuries. The carrier comes with a front panel for everyday work that can be quickly removed and replaced by another for high-risk situations. It has two large pockets that can hold notebooks and pens, cellphones, or extra rifle magazines and two interior pockets to carry such items as radios, batons, flashlights, and other equipment.

For more information, visit Focus Tactical Design’s website.