WEEKLY REVIEW 03.29.2010

The mission of a SWAT team is to prevent the loss of life in dangerous situations.  The tools utilized range greatly for any given situation, and the officers who serve in the capacity are typically the most sound it tactics and firearm capabilities.  Having the right vehicle for this type of job can vary greatly and the costs skyrocket once you begin to add ballistic capabilities to the truck, van, tank, or whatever else is going to be rolled down the street toward gun fire. 

With limited resources, many agencies do not have a litany of vehicles to choose from so they must select the best vehicle that can be used in the widest number of situations.  Lenco is a manufacturer that can help adapt a number of vehicles to meet the needs of a police department. 

Lenco offers marked, unmarked, and even stealthy looking vehicles that are difficult to detect if the added element of suprise is needed. 

If you look closely at the back passenger window of this truck you will see a firing port.  Lenco is a nationwide company that can work to tailor a solution for your agency, and has the experience to help you decide which type of vehicle is best suited for your needs. 

For more information visit http://www.swattrucks.com/

Ever have the cones you put out at a scene as a police officer walk away?  Or know that you will not have the opportunity to return to the scene you stopped at, and the cones never find their way back to your car? 

I regretfully have had both happen to me, and found an interesting product set to launch.  We have yet to get a sample in hand because the company will not officially start to sell them to until May 1st, 2010. 

The thought process behind these disposable cones are that they are around a dollar to produce, have a super adhesive on the bottom (will withstand the wind of a leaf blower - demonstrated on their website), and are just as visible or more visible as a conventional cone. 

We can see these cones being especially helpful to those on limited space (police motorcycle units), or just anyone who needs the trunk of their police cruiser for other things.  I can also see a consumer use for these cones because they are much easier to stow away in the back of an SUV (can be tucked under the lift panel where the spare tire is located). 

While these disposable cones are not a catch all to every cone situation, they will give the flare market a run for their money.  More information can be found at http://www.disposacone.com/ 

It seems as though rain is a daily occurrence here in the North East this week, so it is only appropriate we touch base on some police gear that will help keep officers dry.  The one complaint I have heard about most rain gear is officers are individuals, and have individual opinions on what type of rain gear works best for them.

Watershed addresses that dilemma and allows the police officer to customize his or her jacket while keeping uniformity of department standards.  They offer a number of colors, sizes, collars, reflective striping, police logo's, and even pocket configuration.  There are zip outs if you want them for firearms, and you can add a vent zips under the arm for those warm weather rain storms.

The best part about the company is their long established reputation for waterproof clothing.  They also offer matching pants, overalls, and jump suits that meet their strict waterproof standards.  Watershed offers a fleece zip in liner for warmth, and has a special zipper configuration to fight out even the most driving rain. 

Colors range in almost every police unit imaginable and cover black, blues, olive drab, and several others allowing officers to chose what they want right from the website.  For more information visit http://www.gowatershed.com/

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