Police Personal Protective Equipment News & Articles

• COVID-19: How public safety companies are assisting the frontline pandemic response

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  The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations

• 12 things every police department's civil unrest plan needs

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  Failure to plan is planning to fail, and that's glaringly evident when large-scale civil unrest breaks out

• Confronting COVID-19 requires strong leadership, honest assessments, communication and education

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  Leaders in our nation's jails and prisons should follow these six steps to address the crisis, reduce the risk and provide much-needed support

• Calif. city gets $235K COVID-19 grant

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  The funds will be used for PPE, overtime and hiring, officials said

• 7 face mask purchasing and policy considerations for police, fire, EMS and corrections

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  With unscrupulous manufacturers selling defective masks and citizens donating ‘homemade’ efforts, public safety agencies must establish face mask guidelines

• MIT test findings: State distributed deficient masks to Mass. police departments

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  Hundreds of KN95 masks distributed to law enforcement agencies statewide were found to be less protective against COVID-19 than the standard N95 masks

• How to approach traffic stops during COVID-19

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  Law enforcement organizations have recommended limited enforcement of traffic laws during the pandemic

• At least 800 Philly LEOs may have been exposed to COVID-19

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  A lack of protective gear was cited by the officers as an ongoing problem

• How to disinfect police duty gear after a potential coronavirus exposure

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  To stay healthy and protect your family, you should disinfect your duty gear and uniform after each shift

• Fight the spread of COVID-19 with a ready-to-use disinfectant spray

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  Decon7 Systems provides an EPA-registered disinfectant for the novel coronavirus that effectively neutralizes a variety of biological threats

• 10 unlikely sources of PPE donations

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  Police departments are receiving much-needed PPE donations from surprising places

• How can I protect my family from COVID-19?

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  When working from home isn’t an option: a checklist for reducing the risk of transmitting exposure after returning from a shift

• Maine first responders ask governor for addresses of COVID-19 infections amid PPE shortages

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  Police and fire chiefs statewide have asked for the addresses in order to help departments ration PPE when responding to calls

• Minn. police add protective masks after department's first COVID-19 case

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  The policy change comes weeks after most departments nationwide implemented similar policies

• PPE considerations for law enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic

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  Agencies should follow fit testing requirements, and provide training on the donning and doffing of personal protective equipment

• Calif. agency implements emergency patrol schedule in response to COVID-19

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  The Santa Rosa Police Department's pandemic staffing plan could be a model for other agencies across the country

• National Police Foundation, Axon team up to provide 1 million masks to first responders

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  The #gotyoucovered fundraiser aims to provide first responders with PPE to protect against COVID-19 infection

• How the National Sheriffs' Association is working to assist agencies in the COVID-19 crisis

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  The NSA has formed an industry action group in order to better coordinate with and assist sheriffs' offices in getting vital supplies

• COVID-19 law enforcement situational awareness dashboard launches

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  The tool provides real-time critical insights to assess and monitor the impact of COVID-19 on our nation’s first responders

• Interactive timeline: The COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.

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  Learn how COVID-19 has impacted law enforcement and corrections personnel and how public safety has adjusted its response

• Law enforcement, PPE manufacturers step up efforts to stop scams

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  As healthcare providers start turning to secondary markets due to shortages, investigators find that many products are unreliable or fraudulent

• COVID-19 resources from LE organizations (updating)

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  Industry association websites, webinars and resources offer training, procedures and advocacy for their members who are on the frontline pandemic response

• The Safariland Group releases cleaning and disinfecting guidelines for armor, duty gear

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  Disinfection is an essential activity as prescribed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• After COVID-19 death of Fla. deputies, 'fear factor' among police amplified

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  Law enforcement officers say their fear for their safety has increased as departmental PPE reserves continue to be depleted and confirmed cases rise

• Reader poll: 92% say LEOs should get hazard pay during the COVID-19 crisis

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  As COVID-19 strengthens its grip on the United States, there’s been increasing talk among lawmakers, unions and officers of boosting compensation for LEOs

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