Shields One of the most used pieces of equipment are shields. The idea behind shields is to serve as a barrier between the officer and the crowd in a simple way that is effective yet not cumbersome. L ...

As with anything else requiring equipment, both in law enforcement and any other field, evolution occurs. Changes in engineering, the creation of new materials, studies of past events, successes, ...

DULUTH - The Duluth Police Department plans to purchase about $83,700 worth of riot gear next year and another $41,500 in 2019. Items on the shopping list include helmets, leg/knee pads, chest ...

The purchase of police equipment — referred to as riot gear by some, and protective equipment by others — drew strong criticism at Monday’s Waukegan City Council meeting from about 30 residents, and a ...