EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another article in BlueSheepDog's commitment to share videos of officers involved in critical incidents, and to debrief those situations for the benefit of our readers. These posts are intended to highlight the officer's good performances and choices, while also taking time to consider "lessons learned" from these events. These posts are not intended to … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
Patrol Incident Gear – FDT Bravo FR Gloves
The latest offering of Patrol Incident Gear (PIG) are the upcoming FDT Bravo FR Glove, which add fire-retardant capabilities to the already popular [easyazon_link identifier="B013P4CDQQ" locale="US" tag="bluesheecom-20"]PIG FDT Alpha gloves[/easyazon_link]. The Bravo gloves are set to launch late November, 2015, but will be available for pre-order from various retailers … [Read more...]
Savage Model 11 Scout Rifle
Savage Arms has re-entered the Scout Rifle club with their new Model 11 Scout Rifle. When the first round of popularity for the scout rifle hit, Savage offered the Model 10FCM Scout. The new Model 11 Scout Rifle takes the original idea and adds a few technological advancements to enhance the overall functionality of this iconic rifle. This new Model 11 Scout Rifle is another … [Read more...]
Mesa Tactical SureShell Carrier
Mesa Tactical has made a name for themselves by producing high quality accessories for several of the most popular shotguns on the market. Started in 2003 in Costa Mesa, California, Mesa Tactical has provided intuitive advancements for one of the most prolific law enforcement firearms, the shotgun. The Mesa Tactical SureShell carrier is milled from 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum to … [Read more...]
Vapor Wake K-9 Explosives Detection
other illicit substances. Vapor Wake working dogs are specifically trained to detect body worn explosives on a moving target. Unlike traditional EOD teams, trained to view static objects or people as their “productive area”, Vapor Wake dogs are obedient to the odor itself. One of the most prevalent methods of terrorist attack is the Improvised Explosive Device (IED). From … [Read more...]
Bailey v. Vinson – Are SWAT Teams Excessive Force?
On June 23, 2015 the United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeals considered the use of a SWAT team to execute a search warrant, as it relates to the people's right to be free from excessive force. The decision of the 5th Circuit in Bailey v. Vinson should stand as a caution to police agencies that want to view the SWAT team as a fix-all tool. The use of police SWAT teams has … [Read more...]
DUI Training – Drug Impaired Drivers
This is the beginning of a series of articles on DUI enforcement for drug impaired drivers, and a continuation of the very popular DUI enforcement, and SFST's series. This article introduces officers to the problem of drug impaired drivers, the history of the Drug Recognition Expert program, and difficulties in prosecuting these cases. The ability to interpret, analyze, and … [Read more...]
New Safariland 3-Gun Bag
Safariland has introduced the [easyazon_link identifier="B006ASLLU4" locale="US" tag="bluesheecom-20"]Model 4556 3-Gun Competition Bag[/easyazon_link] into their line of products. The 3-Gun Bag has an overall length of 46" to accommodate the most commonly used firearms in the increasingly popular 3-gun competitions. The Model 4556 is made of rugged ballistic cloth, comes with … [Read more...]
Angel Armor Ballistic Door Panels
Angel Armor of Ft. Collins, Colorado calls itself "a small beginnings company", but what they are introducing and promoting to the law enforcement community is huge. Angel Armor isn't the typical [easyazon_link identifier="B00ZUN7WW6" locale="US" tag="bluesheecom-20"]ballistic armor[/easyazon_link] company making personal ballistic armor. Instead, Angel Armor makes specialized … [Read more...]
DSM Safety Products – Off-Duty Police Identification Banner
DSM "Don't Shoot Me" Products produces high quality police, sheriff, and other safety banners for officers in an undercover or off-duty situation, who need to quickly identify themselves as law enforcement. Their safety product has reflective lettering and bright colored backgrounds to quickly draw attention to the identifying banner. These safety banners have been shown to be … [Read more...]