This week, a search warrant service when the accident occurred. Approximately 45 minutes after the operation, the officer was in his driveway at home “attempting to render his equipment safe” when the distraction device inadvertently exploded. He suffered massive internal injuries and efforts to save his life were not successful. Distraction devices are a commonly-used tool … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2011
Criminal Interdiction- BlueSheepdog Podcast 08
This week's police podcast focuses on criminal interdiction. In the past, many officers and trainers have focused on drug interdiction in rural stretches of highway. I suggest that criminal interdiction techniques can, and should, be applied in all areas of your jurisdiction. Among other things, I talk about officer safety, vehicle occupants and vehicle contents. As … [Read more...]
Elzetta Designs Flashlight Mounts
Scouring the SHOT Show 2011 booths, our staff was introduced to several low cost, American-made light products by Elzetta Designs of Lexington, Kentucky. Product Engineer Bryan Marcum showed us light mounts for AR-15-style rifles and shotguns. The first was the Elzetta ZFH1500, which attaches to the A2 front sight of a Black Rifle without the need for Picatinny rails. The … [Read more...]
M.R.A.P.S.—Mobile Rifle Armor Protective Shield
A curiosity in the Baker Ballistics booth at SHOT Show 2011 was a well-dressed gentleman wearing slacks, a button-down shirt, and tie and an outerwear ballistic vest. Tactically dapper? He was Rick Armellino, Baker Ballistics Director and CEO. Armellino was kitted up with the Nylon/Kevlar vest to demonstrate the capabilities of the new M.R.A.P.S. (Mobile Rifle Armor … [Read more...]