PoliceOne Duty Gear Survey

Introduction:

PoliceOne has developed an exciting new solution designed to assist law enforcement agencies and officers in more effectively researching and evaluating products. It includes a set of sections on PoliceOne for major Law Enforcement product categories (Tactical, Body Armor, Uniforms, Duty Gear, etc). Over time, each section will contain comprehensive research, testing and evaluation protocol, grant information, manufacturer and distributor listings, new product introductions and expert advice.

This survey is designed to help build our Duty Gear section. To help us better provide this resource, we would like your assistance in completing the following survey. The survey results will appear in our new Duty Gear product section on PoliceOne.

Upon completion of this survey, you will be entered in a drawing to win one of 15 products, including gloves, bags and duty belts from Bianchi International, Blackhawk Industries and Uncle Mike's Law Enforcement. Help us by forwarding this survey to your department purchaser and we will enter your name an extra two times in our drawing. (Click Here to forward this link)

Please provide the following (*required)

Email*

Department Name*

State*

Background Information

1.	Department Size:

	Less than 25
	25-49
	50-99
	100-249
	250-499
	500-999
	More than 1000

2.	Department Type:

	Federal
	State
	County
	Municipal (City/Township)
	College/University
	Correctional
	Private Security
	Military

3.	Are you involved in the selection or purchase of Duty Gear?

	( Select all that apply.)
	I purchase for my department
	I purchase for myself
	I recommend
	Not involved

Your Duty Gear

4.	Place a check mark beside the cases, slings, holders and holster(s) you use on duty.

	( Select all that apply.)
	Wallet or Badge Case/Holder
	Knife Case
	Handcuff Case
	Pager, Cell Phone or PDA Case
	ASP or Other Collapsible Baton Case
	Baton Holder
	Glove Pouch
	Flashlight Holder/Case
	Holster
	Taser Holster
	Radio Holder
	Magazine Pouch
	Duty Belt
	Chemical Agent Case
	Shotgun or Patrol Rifle Sling

5.	What brand(s) of Duty Gear (Belt, Pouches, Cases) do you wear on Duty only? Do not include the brand of your holster.

	( Select all that apply.)
	Bianchi
	Blackhawk
	Boston Leather
	Don Hume
	Duty Man
	Gould and Goodrich
	Safariland
	Uncle Mike's
	Other:

6.	What type of magazine pouch does your department issue?

	( Select all that apply.)
	Open top carried vertically
	Open top carried horizontally
	With flaps carried vertically
	With flaps carried horizontally

7.	What style of duty gear do you wear?

	( Select all that apply.)
	Basketweave
	Cordura or Ballistic Nylon
	Hi Gloss/Clarino
	Plain

8.	My duty gear is made out of:

	( Select all that apply.)
	Leather
	Cordura or Ballistic Nylon
	Laminated Polymer (i.e. Safariland)
	Synthetic Leather (i.e. Uncle Mike's Mirage, Bianchi Accumold Elite)
	Other:

9.	How do you wear your duty belt?

	I use keepers and a garrison belt
	I use keepers and a "hook and loop" Inner belt
	No keepers, just a "hook and loop" Inner belt
	Other

10.	What type of Duty Belt do you wear?

	Sam Browne (Silver/Brass Buckle)
	Buckleless
	River Belt
	Polymer (plastic) Buckle
	Other:

Duty Gear at Your Department

11.	Is Duty Gear issued to officers at your department?

	Yes, for the entire department, uniform and plainclothes
	Yes, for all uniformed personnel
	No, only some units are issued Duty Gear
	No, we use an allowance program and select the brand and type of Duty Gear we wish to purchase
	No, officers at our department must purchase their own Duty Gear
	Other:

12.	Does your department mandate a specific brand name or style/finish of duty gear?

	Yes, a Brand Name
	Yes, a Style or Finish
	Yes, Both a Style/Finish and Brand Name
	No
	Don't Know

13.	Does your department place a limit on the amount of weight which can be put on a duty belt?

	No
	Yes - Amount: Lbs.

14.	Does your department specify the location on your duty belt where accessories must be placed?

	Yes
	No
	Other:

15.	Does your department allow the use of handgun mounted lights for duty?

	Yes, they are issued by the department
	Yes, but the officer must purchase lights individually
	No, handgun mounted lights are not allowed (Skip to Q. 18)

If you answered Yes to Question 15, then...

16.	What type of holster do you wear when using a handgun mounted light?

	I use a holster that allows the light to remain on the handgun.
	I use a standard holster and store the light in a separate pouch.

17.	What brand of light do you use?

Results and Important Information

18.	Would you like to be included on an email list to receive important information on Duty Gear (new product notifications, testing protocols), including the results of this survey? If yes, enter your email address (optional):

19.	We would like to make sure that your department gets valuable information on purchasing duty gear. If possible, please enter the email address for your department or purchaser (optional):