The murder of Sergeant Christopher Brewster rocked the Houston Police Department, but the danger to the department may not be over. According to an internal letter sent out by Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, Sergeant Brewster's body armor may have been penetrated by one or more handgun rounds fired by the suspect. In the letter, Chief Acevedo stated: During the initial … [Read more...]
Spartan Armor Systems – Affordable Plate Carriers & More
We're in the process of updating our recommendations on bail out bags and active shooter kits. This process requires us to survey all of the companies and try to find the best gear for you guys. One of the companies that stood out to us during this process is Spartan Armor Systems. Spartan Armor Systems (SAS) offers hard armor plates and kits for police officers at very … [Read more...]
Patrol Car Emergency Lights Can be a Seizure: U.S. v. Gaines (10th Cir., 2019)
The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has recently made a very interesting ruling on the seizure of a citizen in 4th Amendment context when police officers turn on their patrol vehicle's emergency lights. In March, 2019 the 10th Circuit ruled officers turning on their patrol vehicle emergency lights, and approaching a citizen in full uniform, constituted a seizure in … [Read more...]
Lawrence, Kansas Police Shooting: Taser Lessons Learned
In May 2018 a Lawrence, Kansas Police officer conducted a traffic stop on a Ford Excursion after the officer observed the driver operating the vehicle without using his seatbelt. The driver immediately begins arguing with the officer and refusing to produce his driver's license. Despite remarkable control of emotions, and a very logical and sympathetic explanation of the … [Read more...]
Winchester Releases RANGER ONE LE Ammo!
Winchester has just announced the release of their new RANGER® ONE™ ammunition specifically tailored for law enforcement users. RANGER ONE ammunition line is a part of Winchester's commitment to advance ammunition quality and performance through modern technology-driven manufacturing practices. The RANGER ONE ammunition incorporate the latest technology using bonded bullets for … [Read more...]
CRKT Foresight Review
Some knives stand out as impressive cutting tools. In this CRKT Foresight review, I will show you one of my new favorites. Famed knife maker Ken Onion designed this folding knife for Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT). The Foresight assumes a rather muted appearance in contrasting shades of black but makes a bold introduction with its striking curves, impressive features, … [Read more...]