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.
Sweet reward for safe drivers
Though decreasing, the number of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities is still very high in the United States. Chocolate-Text—a Nouveautes, Inc., company—is taking a unique approach to this very serious problem. This approach is meant to help reduce drunk driving by actually rewarding and promoting designated drivers who abstain from alcohol in order to safely drive their companions home. Made using only the finest Belgian chocolate, the ChocolateSideCar, a patent-pending product, fits comfortably on the rims of most glasses, is imprinted with a designated driver design, can be further customized, and is available individually packed or in bulk. This treat is intended to ensure any night out has a sweet ending.
For more information, visit www.chocolatetext.com/chocolatesidecar.
Cargo cover
Pro-gard offers the Cargo Security Cover for the Cargo Barriers. It conceals equipment, weapons, tools, electronics, gun racks, and any necessary officer gear that is kept in the cargo area. This new security solution is designed to prevent theft by keeping items out of sight, essentially creating a trunk in SUVs. In addition to added security, the Cargo Security Cover provides additional mounting surfaces for accessories and electronics, has a quick and easy no-holes-drilled installation, and is constructed with a steel frame and topped with a heavy-duty rubber mat extending the full width of the vehicle’s trunk. It is available for the Ford Interceptor Utility and Chevrolet Tahoe PPV.
For more information, visit www.pro-gard.com.
Tactical plate racks and carriers
Protech Tactical, a brand of The Safariland Group, announces its complete line of integrated tactical plate racks and carriers featuring FirstSpear technologies. As the tactical brand promoting the most carrier options, these product additions expand users’ ability to personalize their armor with an array of configurations for the Fast Attack Vest, Titan Assault Vest, All Purpose Vest, and Shift 360 and TAC PH plate racks. These models now include a combination of the FirstSpear 6/12 load-bearing platform and the FirstSpear Tubes closure system, providing lightweight comfort and innovative donning and doffing capabilities.
For more information, visit www.safariland.com/products/body-armor/tactical-body-armor-and-gear/tactical-carriers.
Face and tattoo recognition technology upgrade
Vancouver-based Face Forensics Inc, developers of the highly-advanced f2 face and tattoo recognition technology, has announced a substantial increase in its image enrollment speed. While f2 always worked in 64-bit on the server side, this new release extends 64-bit to the client side as well. This advancement, together with other major enhancements, has more than tripled the image enrollment speed. f2’s use of modular hardware architecture, plus its full use of multithreading and multiple cores and processors, results in search speeds of faces and tattoos up to many millions of images per second and delivers scalability from one-to-one matching for high-speed access control through one-to-many matches for the largest databases.
For more information, visit www.faceforensics.com.
Mobile field communications system
ProPac, Inc., offers the Command-Runner Mobile Field Communications System. It provides a customizable delivery system for command, communications, data, and incident management. The secure, weather-resistant enclosure can be configured with radios, VoIP, Wi-Fi, computers, monitors, cameras, printers, drawers, and charging ports to support nearly any type of field operation. The unit rolls like a cart, then easily mounts to any vehicle’s 2″ trailer hitch where it rides, wheels up, like a cargo carrier. A single person can transport and deploy this all-in-one command center in minutes. The narrow chassis fits through doorways and into most elevators, so it is versatile both indoors and out; command and communications are no longer restricted to a parking lot.
For more information, visit https://propacusa.com/product/command-runner-mobile-platform.
High-visibility gloves
HALTZGLOVES were created by a police officer and are designed to decrease car-pedestrian accidents and fatalities. One of the most dangerous parts of law enforcement occurs in and around traffic. After nearly being struck by a car while directing traffic, Officer Goodwin was inspired to invent a high-visibility safety glove. The gloves the officer was wearing had no reflective material on the palms. HALTZGLOVES are designed to keep anyone who needs to work in and around traffic safe as they perform their duties. It can also increase the visibility of runners and cyclists.
For more information, visit www.haltzgloves.com.
New website
The website AllThingsFirstNet.com is the new single site for all information related to FirstNet; news and analysis critical to U.S. public safety in the move toward a nationwide public safety broadband network; and product information from companies offering devices, applications, and integration for the National Public Safety Broadband Network. The website was created to support the FirstNet mission and to support public safety’s need for the network and the smart technology required to strengthen communications and facilitate knowledge exchange. The website and its companion e‐newsletter are dedicated to making the network a reality for every U.S. first responder.
For more information, visit http://allthingsfirstnet.com.
Enhanced version of dispatch system
International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) announces a new version of the Police Priority Dispatch System (PPDS). PPDS v6.0 is built upon the speed and precision of each preceding version to enhance the ability of emergency police dispatchers to gather the most appropriate and accurate information to assess scene safety so field responders can act effectively. The updated PPDS has more than 200 changes from the previous version. It allows for greater agency control over operational decisions within the center and in the field. Several new protocol pathways were added to streamline call processing for custody issues, illegal hunting, threats, and fraud or forgery committed by electronic means, through the mail, or on the telephone.
For more information, visit www.emergencydispatch.org.
Foam protection for drones
Police Equipment Dealer offers “Perfect-Fit” Custom Foam—the perfect fit for drones and any accessories. The foam protects drones during transport, storage, or any time. The system enables users to design the layout of Custom Foam to accommodate their drones. The specific design depends entirely on what the user wants. It is also perfect for cameras, computers, video recorders, tools, weapons, or anything else that needs protection. Protecting gear—whether it’s a firearm, ammo, computer, camera, video equipment, electronics, drones, antiques, tools, knives, or anything else—is important, and this custom-cut foam in a hard case is the ultimate barrier between valuables and shipping mishaps, rough roads, impacts, and natural disasters.
For more information visit, www.policeequipmentdealer.com/customfoam.aspx.
