{"id":43826,"date":"2018-06-01T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T12:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.policechiefmagazine.org\/?p=43826"},"modified":"2025-01-30T15:10:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T20:10:07","slug":"product-feature-getting-the-details-right-is-key-for-safety-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.policechiefmagazine.org\/product-feature-getting-the-details-right-is-key-for-safety-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Product Feature: Getting the Details Right Is Key for Safety Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For law enforcement, safety gear can take\u00a0many forms. Some\u00a0equipment\u2014such as\u00a0body armor\u2014is of obvious and paramount\u00a0importance. But many other kinds of gear play a role in officer safety, even though these tools may carry a lower profile than those directly associated with saving lives in\u00a0the line of fire.<\/p>\n<p>The right communications equipment, for example, can be a matter of life and death for officers, as can the day-to-day equipment that is sometimes unintentionally viewed as an afterthought by some departments\u2014potentially increasing risks for officers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLaw enforcement has always been a dangerous job, but maybe they do not always have all the tools to do the job safely,\u201d said Seth Leyman, president of Communications-Applied Technology (C-AT), a Reston, Virginia, audio communications firm.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #30657b;\">Keeping Officers Informed and Connected<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Reliable radio systems are indispensable in high-pressure situations. C-AT produces the ICRI Radio Interoperability Gateway System not only to connect different municipal, state, and federal radios, but also to connect telephones, VoIP devices, and other communication devices. The system\u2019s capabilities include connections in scenarios over long distances or in areas with traditionally poor reception.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt provides a connection between multiple agencies,\u201d said Leyman. \u201cIt could be a benign scenario, or it could be a disaster scenario like an active shooter. The environment\u00a0for radios is not always perfect. Our equipment is used extensively as a repeater to connect your own agency with itself, but you could be [at a distance].\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The ICRI requires minimal power, making it unnecessary for users to find an electrical outlet to power up the device. \u201cYou can use AA batteries instead of worrying about where or how to charge it,\u201d Leyman said.<\/p>\n<p>A reliable system that connects different radios from different agencies improves not only the safety of all first responders by enabling deconfliction, allowing collaboration, and sharing key information (such as whether a suspect who has evaded police capture is armed), but also the safety of civilians those responders are attempting to reach by improving police response or facilitating access to an active crime scene.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn many cases, the agencies are told that if you can\u2019t communicate with each other, then you have to back out of a situation, because without that communication you can be in jeopardy very quickly,\u201d Leyman said. \u201cIf there\u2019s an active shooter scenario, you have to communicate outside, then you have to go inside and monitor communications both inside and outside the building.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43828\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43828\" style=\"width: 315px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43828\" src=\"http:\/\/www.policechiefmagazine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/banner2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"315\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.policechiefmagazine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/banner2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.policechiefmagazine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/banner2.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43828\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lightweight, easy-to-carry banners can be used to identify officers not in uniform to increase safety on-scene.<br \/>Photo courtesy of DSM Safety Products.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Effective communication happens in any number of ways. In certain situations, an officer\u2019s uniform can become a powerful platform for communication.<\/p>\n<p>To illustrate, DSM Safety Products, based in Sparks, Nevada, offers the \u201cDon\u2019t Shoot Me\u201d banner.<sup>2<\/sup>\u00a0Designed by a former SWAT sergeant, the lightweight banner identifies non-uniformed officers as police, to avoid mistaken engagement by uniformed officers during an active shooter or similar incident. The goal of the banner is to prevent tragedies that can occur when non-uniformed officers are mistaken as suspects or perpetrators. There are also similar banners for medical and security staff, among other personnel who might be on scene.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #30657b;\">Custom Helmets to Increase Officer Safety<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many police departments regard some safety gear, such as helmets, with an almost literal one-size-fits-all sense. At Super Seer Corporation, based in Evergreen, Colorado, expertly trained craftsmen custom-make 12 different helmet models for police use, designed for situations ranging from motorcycle units to mounted officers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are a helmet manufacturer,\u201d said Super Seer Vice President Kevin Smith. \u201cWe make each helmet to order. Our minimum order number is 1, not 1,000. These are made by hand\u2026. They are personalized, and you can customize them practically endlessly.\u201d<sup>3<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>The first helmet safety issue that Super Seer addresses is fit. While other helmet manufacturers use padding, Super Seer uses hard shells to ensure each helmet fits more snugly and over the long term.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe one-size-fits-all mentality is something police departments accept, but it\u2019s not a good mentality,\u201d Smith said. \u201cA helmet can rotate around on you if it\u2019s not properly fitted.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The second safety issue is that different situations have different helmet needs. In other words, purchasing a helmet with a certain rating is not necessarily optimal for different scenarios, even if that rating is high.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf your main threat is rocks, bricks, or bottles, you\u2019d want a riot helmet,\u201d Smith explained. \u201cA ballistic helmet can obviously stop gunfire, but it is not as good at defending against rocks, bricks, or bottles. If you fall from a horse, that\u2019s different from falling from a motorcycle. We take a look at your specific threats and threat levels and assign a helmet accordingly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Super Seer offers different models for motorcycles, mounted, riot and tactical, and corrections environments.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #30657b;\">Fitting Like a Glove<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43829\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43829\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43829 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.policechiefmagazine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gloves-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.policechiefmagazine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gloves-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.policechiefmagazine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gloves-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.policechiefmagazine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gloves-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.policechiefmagazine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gloves-825x510.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.policechiefmagazine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gloves.jpg 1313w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43829\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Law enforcement\u2013specific disposable gloves are more durable, better protecting the officer. Photo courtesy of Summit Glove.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In some cases, gloves are an afterthought. However, inferior gloves can leave officers vulnerable to bloodborne diseases, dangerous drugs, and other substances.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLots of police departments just go to big-box stores to buy gloves,\u201d said James Hull, president of Summit Glove in Minerva, Ohio. \u201cBut our glove is strong enough for law enforcement.\u201d<sup>4<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Standard disposable gloves can develop tiny holes that can undermine their protective capabilities. But Summit\u2019s gloves are examination grade and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The gloves feature extra thickness in the palm and fingertips and wick away moisture to help officers maintain their grip even in wet conditions. The gloves are also heat and cut resistant.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve taken high-quality formulas and made them applicable to law enforcement,\u201d Hull said. \u201cA lot of times, gloves would tear, and people didn\u2019t even understand that there was a problem with quality.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hull, who recently began selling gloves to the Boston, Massachusetts, Police Department, pointed to crime scenes or vehicle collisions as areas where strong gloves are needed to protect officers from injury or disease. The ongoing crisis around opioids like fentanyl\u2014which can be absorbed through the skin\u2014also increases the need for higher-quality gloves.<\/p>\n<p>Hull acknowledged that Summit gloves are more expensive than standard disposable gloves, but he made the case that the high-quality gloves are worthy investments. \u201cThere really hasn\u2019t been a standard, high-quality product that law enforcement officers have been able to utilize,\u201d Hull said. \u201cIt\u2019s not low cost, but it is high quality.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more extreme situations, the Safariland Group, headquartered in Ontario, California, designed the Defender II glove. A double layer of goat skin and steel-reinforced knuckles provide durability and abrasion resistance. The Defender II also has design elements that allow for maximum dexterity.<sup>5<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Safariland offers several different gloves, but one of the more novel models created with safety in mind is the Task High Viz glove. Available in bright orange or yellow, the gloves were developed for increased safety and effectiveness in traffic management and similar duties, particularly in lower-light conditions.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #30657b;\">Breathe Easy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gas masks and respirators might not be used every day, but when the time comes for officers to don them, it is critical that they work properly. Sirchie, based in Youngsville, North Carolina, is well known as a leader in crime scene and forensic solutions. Among other equipment for law enforcement, the company offers a range of gas masks, respirators, and filters.<sup>6<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>One such respirator, the Avon C50 Air Purifying Respirator is certified for use in chemical, biological, radiological, and nu-clear defense (CBRN) situations. The purifier offers high protection, a good field of vision, and superior comfort, according to company information.<\/p>\n<p>Another model, the Avon PC50 Air Purifying Respirator is not certified for use in CBRN scenarios, but provides protection against contaminated particles, gases, and vapors. It\u2019s mainly designed for corrections, riot control, border patrol, and similar situations. Different CBRN filters are available for both models.<\/p>\n<p>Safety gear is a priority for all agencies, but as discussed herein, it\u2019s important to look beyond the obvious protective gear to the details, such as communication tools and tactical accessories, to ensure officers are protected to the fullest in any situation they might encounter.\u00a0<span style=\"color: #30657b;\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><sup>1<\/sup> Seth Leyman (president, Communications-Applied Technology), telephone interview, April 15, 2018.<br \/>\n<sup>2<\/sup> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dsmsafety.com\/\">DSM Safety Products<\/a>.<br \/>\n<sup>3 <\/sup>Kevin Smith (vice president, Super Seer Corporation), telephone interview, April 10, 2018.<br \/>\n<sup>4 <\/sup>James Hull (president, Summit Glove), telephone interview, April 16, 2018.<br \/>\n<sup>5 <\/sup><a href=\"http:\/\/www.safariland.com\/\">The Safariland Group<\/a>.<br \/>\n<sup>6<\/sup> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sirchie.com\/\">Sirchie<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Please cite as<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Scott Harris, \u201cGetting the Details Right Is Key for Safety Gear,\u201d Product Feature, <em>The Police Chief<\/em> 85, no. 6 (June 2018): 46\u201348.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-color: #30657b;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #30657b;\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"623\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Product Feature: <strong>Safety Gear Providers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.akerleather.com\">Aker Leather Products<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.foxoutdoor.com\">Fox Tactical<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sirchie.com\">Sirchie<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #b6d5e2;\">\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.atsarmor.com\">ATS Armor<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.galls.com\">Galls<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.superseer.com\">Super Seer Corporation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.battleriflecompany.com\">Battle Rifle Company<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gharmorsystems.com\">GH Armor Systems<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.t3motion.com\">T3 Motion Inc.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #b6d5e2;\">\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bpstacticalgear.com\">BPS Tactical<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lund-industries.com\">Lund Industries, Inc.<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.safariland.com\">The Safariland Group<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.c-at.com\/emergency-response-interoperable-communication-solutions\">Communications-Applied Technology<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marklsupply.com\">Markl Supply Company<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gunindustrymarketplace.com\/\">The York Company<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #b6d5e2;\">\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.edgeeyewear.com\">Edge Tactical Eyewear<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.policebikestore.com\">Police Bike Store<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tigerlight.net\">TigerLight Inc.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopELC.com\">Eiseman-Ludmar Co, Inc.<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.proweargear.com\">Pro Wear Gear<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitco.com\">Twitco Distributing<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #b6d5e2;\">\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ekusa.com\">EK USA Inc.<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spectaclekits.com\">Safevision LLC<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For law enforcement, safety gear can take\u00a0many forms. 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