Front-Opening Vest
Safariland has released another armor model that satisfies the requirements of the NIJ’s new Voluntary Body Armor Compliance Testing Program under NIJ Standard-0101.06 (NIJ-06). The PROTECH Z-BR01 Type IIIA is a front-opening, hybrid armor design featuring Geometric technology and Curv material in a solid application. The Z-BR01 combines state-of-the-art ballistic material with the high performance of Honeywell Gold Shield, and the performance of Twaron Microlaminate ballistic materials. This combination of armor technology and ballistic material provides enhanced ballistic performance and reinforced protection along the spine, sternum and lower torso.
Safariland—800/347-1200;
www.safariland.com
Wrap Up
Protecto Wrap Company’s Protecto Extrication Wrap is a self-adhering
membrane that protects first responders, as well as collision victims, from sharp metal and glass edges. Just peel and stick: The thin, conformable wrap allows the user to quickly cover sharp irregular areas that could potentially cause greater injury. Protecto Extrication Wrap adheres to steel, aluminum, glass, vinyl, plastic and wood, as well as almost any painted or unpainted surface. The tough, three-ply film resists puncture and tearing. Protecto Extrication Wrap is 25 mm thick and has cold bend pliability to -30° F. Its pressure-sensitive, adhesive technology adheres down to 0° F.
Protecto Wrap Company—800/759-9727
www.extricationwrap.com
Expert Stats
4N6XPRT Systems’s Expert AutoStats database contains well over 40,000 vehicles, covering model years from the late 1940s through 2010 and selected 2011 model year vehicles. The database includes the standard dimensions, as well as dimensions, such as bumper, hood and windshield heights. It also includes moments of inertia and center of gravity placement, and for the majority of vehicles from 1970 to present, the database contains acceleration and braking data. The Windows interface offers the familiar layout of the previous DOS interface while making use of the easier navigation provided by a GUI interface. The Windows release is compatible with both the 32- and 64-bit versions of the Windows OS.
4N6XPRT Systems—619/464-2206;
www.4n6xprt.com
Equipment Manager
Dynamic Systems’ equipment and inventory manager for law enforcement agencies is based on bar code technology. It’s targeted for law enforcement agencies that want to reduce the loss of gear and save time tracking down which piece of equipment is checked out to which officer. The program reports when an inspection is due on such items as laptops, weapons, Tasers and vests, and keeps track of the expiration date of consumables such as OC spray. The system can report the overall value of the agency’s inventory, which will allow annual budgets for equipment to be set. The inventory module will keep track of such items as batons, masks, gloves and handcuffs.
Dynamic Systems—800/342-3999
www.abarcode.com
Built to Outlast
Outlast Adaptive Comfort technology is now exclusively available in select NIJ .06-certified ballistic systems sold by Point Blank Body Armor and PACA. Specifically, Point Blank’s leading concealable carriers feature the Outlast Adaptive Comfort micro-dernier lining, which helps control the buildup of humidity by absorbing excess body heat and lessens relative moisture next to the officer’s skin, causing a reduction in sweat and chills. In a simulated environmental chamber test, results showed a 70% reduction in sweating when wearing body armor containing the Outlast technology.
Point Blank Body Armor—800/413-5155
www.pointblankarmor.com
Weatherproof Rain Pants
Tru-Spec’s 24-7 Series Rain Pants feature a WeatherShield shell made from 100% nylon with a waterproof, clear breathable coating, plus convenience features designed specifically for law enforcement officers. 24-7 Series Rain Pants are designed to fit over most standard pants, with features that include the signature 24-7 Series pants’ bellowed and flapped cargo pockets and flapped back pockets. Other features include a zipper-fly front, double-snap waist closure, extra large 2 3/4" belt loops, articulated knee, water-resistant zippered front-hand pockets, flapped back pockets with hook and loop closures. The Signature 24-7 Series bellowed and flapped cargo pockets also contain hook and loop closures.
Tru-Spec—800/241-9414;
www.truspec.com