Police Personal Protective Equipment News & Articles
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What police officers need to know about hepatitis A
In 2017, California experienced one of the largest person-to-person hepatitis A outbreaks in the country – here’s what you need to know to protect yourself
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How an easy-to-carry kit can help officers fight against fentanyl, other synthetic opioids
First Line Technology's 2-Man Decon Kit aids officers in neutralizing fentanyl and other contaminants that they may come into contact with while on duty
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Soft clothes or soft target? 6 safety tips for detectives
Detectives don’t get a pass from criminals just because they’re wearing soft clothes
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10 first responder charities to donate to on #GivingTuesday
Even if you don't make a donation today, donations to these worthy first responder charities are always appreciated
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What police should carry in an opioid response kit
The realities of the opioid crisis mean that police should keep an opioid response kit on hand at all times
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How to buy a handheld Raman spectrometer
Raman technology is a powerful field tool; here are six things a cop needs to know before purchasing a Raman instrument
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How to neutralize fentanyl for improved scene safety (white paper)
Prevent exposure to narcotics and other hazardous substances with proper precautions and decontamination procedures
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Why police officers need PPE that serves and protects
Officers often fail to use proper protection from contact with dangerous drugs and other toxic substances
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Spotlight: PH&S gloves protect police officers from fentanyl and other hazards
PH&S’ goal is to provide the highest quality gloves to public safety professionals
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Quiz: How clean is your patrol car?
Do you know what to do to protect yourself after a suspect vomits in the back of your cruiser? Take our 5-minute quiz to find out.
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Defend yourself against exposure to drugs and diseases with a ready-to-use decontamination spray
The BDAS+ from Decon7 provides a tool to help officers reduce potential exposure to infectious diseases and dangerous narcotics like fentanyl
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3 simple ways to protect yourself from drugs and germs on the job
Decontaminate cruisers, clothing and other equipment to promote officer health and safety
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Infographic: Are you prepared to protect yourself from hazardous materials at crime scenes?
See how your clean-up process for potential hazards like drugs and bodily fluids measures up in this free infographic
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Free Course - Responders at Risk: Protecting First Responders From Opioid Exposure Risks
Courtesy of Bound Tree University and Bound Tree Medical
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What police need to know to protect themselves from fentanyl exposure
Event at EMS World covered steps to avoid accidental fentanyl exposure during scene size-up, patient care and investigation
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4 things to know about steel plates from Spartan Armor Systems
The armor maker has developed a cost-effective system to produce steel body armor that provides affordable rifle-rated protection
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3 ways one USA armor manufacturer is working to serve LEOs
HighCom Armor maintains strict quality controls and helps police identify the certified ballistic protection they need
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10 tips for flashbang deployment
Diversionary devices, like flashbangs, can save lives, but can also jeopardize officer safety if not used properly
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5 grant writing tips for law enforcement agencies
Quality writing, demonstrated need and staying within the financial parameters are critical in determining whether or not you win an award
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7 great grant writing training resources for cops
Now is a good time to get new skills or hone old ones in grant writing
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12 things every police department's civil unrest plan needs
Failure to plan is planning to fail, and that's glaringly evident when large-scale civil unrest breaks out
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What you need to know about the BJA's Smart Suite police grant initiative
The biggest change to the grant funding programs is that all grant applicants must work with a research partner
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Roundtable: LE companies talk police problems, how they help solve them
Three executives from private-sector police enterprises weighed in on the challenges facing law enforcement today
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IACP 2012: How police and firefighters can SWARM
During the past two years, the Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series (JCTAWS) Project has been conducting tabletop exercises in selected urban areas
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