Corrections Apparel News & Articles

• 3 tactical pants to fit any mission without breaking the budget

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  New options from LAPG provide the features and fit you need on the job at a reasonable price

• CorrectionsOne Survey: Contraband Cell Phone Prevention

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  We want to know: What methods is your facility using to prevent contraband cell phones?

• C1 Poll results: What do correctional officers look for in duty boots?

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  Good posture, comfort and health are all affected by what you wear on your feet; check out our poll to see what correctional officers are looking for in duty boots

• 12 products you might not know were made by inmates

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  We all know about license plates, but did you know these products were inmate-made too?

• 6 more great corrections officer gifts for 2014

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  Here are six things every corrections officer would be thrilled to find under the tree this season

• 12 gifts for your favorite corrections officer

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  The holidays are right around the corner; let us help you with your gift shopping list!

• 10 best gadgets and gear to kick up your next outdoor adventure

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  Looking to step up your next hike or camping trip? We've got ten great tested and true products to get you there

• Original S.W.A.T. introduces Force Series Boots

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  Boots tough enough to stand up to any job

• Don't get bit: Arm guards protect from bites, slashes

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  Fabric reduces risk of injury and infections by 95 percent

• Original S.W.AT. Chase series boots

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  The new Chase Series boots stand out for two important reasons

• Armored glove with ECD, video, laser: Comic book or reality?

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  LA Sheriff's Dept. will test the BodyGuard, which debuted at the Mock Prison Riot

• Checklist: Waterproofing your gear

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  Waterproofing is designed to ensure that the officers assigned to water conditioned areas can survive and work safely in waterborne environments. Here is a list of optimal duty gear to be worn in w...

• A $1 solution for microphone issues

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  I've come up with a $1.00 solution for those who have had difficulty finding the right place to secure their lapel microphone on their uniform without it falling off during a foot chase or have wor...

• Gearing up: BlackHawk expands into new headquarters

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  Much of Blackhawk's growth has been fueled by homeland security demands since Sept. 11, 2001 By JON W. GLASS The Virginian-Pilot NORFOLK, Va. — The four-story office building rises from the ground ...

• Improvised correctional staff defensive weapons

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  I carry a regular hair comb.  It is an unbreakable comb that I carry all the time.  Although you cannot stab with the comb, it can be used very effectively to slash with to keep you or your fellow ...

• Protecting your audio transmitter cord

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  For those who carry audio transmitters on their duty belts: do you have the problem of external mic cords breaking without warning and causing you to have an evidence tape with no audio? To prevent...

• Drug concealment reminder

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  Twice I have found drugs on suspects that other officers have patted down. They used tape to hide drugs inside their shirt sleeves near the hem.  It's easy to miss this during a quick pat down. I a...

• A Good Fit for Tactical Boots

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  How to test for the perfect fit Once you’ve selected the right boot for your needs, making sure it fits your feet is the single most important factor. A great boot that doesn’t fit well simply won’...

• Watch for hidden sharp objects

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  Razorblades, needles, and other small, sharp objects can be hidden easily...even on the head. These tiny, yet potentially deadly, weapons are hidden/taped behind suspects' ears, under bangs, or on ...

• The A.T.A.C. 8" shield boots

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  5.11 Tactical’s new design is solid & sure-footed By: Dale Stockton The New A.T.A.C. Shield Boot from 5.11 Tactical is designed to give law enforcement officers a reasonably priced tactical boot. T...

• NAUMD Presents the Best Dressed Law Enforcement Competition - Entries Due By May 31st

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  NAUMD Presents the Best Dressed Law Enforcement Competition Visit www.naumd.com to get your entry form! Here is your invitation to compete! 2004 Best Dressed Law Enforcement winners saw their winni...

• Blauer Jacket Saves Paramedic from Severe Battery Acid Burns

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  Blauer Garments Protect Lives Dear Blauer Customer Service Department: My name is Keith Witte, I am a Paramedic for Allina Medical Transportation in the Minneapolis/St Paul area. I would like to th...

• Outerwear Grant Resources from Blauer

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• Conn. State's Troopers Named Nation's Best-Dressed

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  LITCHFIELD, Conn. -- They didn''t exactly strut their stuff on a catwalk, but several state troopers based at Troop L modeled their award-winning uniforms at their barracks on Route 202 Friday. It'...

• Female First Responders Require Women's-Specific Footwear

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  Magnum Answers the Call An Overlooked ConsumerThroughout footwear history, the comfort of women has been no less than ignored. The painful, lace-up boots of 18th Century and constant trend toward h...

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