Archive for March, 2010
Carbon E7 Police Cars Go Green with BMW
Last week Carbon Motors and BMW finalized a deal that would bring BMW diesel engines in E7 police cars. These clean diesel, turbocharged engines are expected to cut CO2 emissions by 40 percent.
The “purpose-built” patrol car estimated to launch in 2012 has been in development since 2007. Some of its features include a 75 mph [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: law enforcement, technology
16 Tactical Pants Slogans
Every product needs a slogan. A catchphrase. Something that has a ring to it. The kind of ring that makes you want to repeat it to your friends. And family. And strategically place in the punch lines of jokes.
Nike has “Just do it.” Budweiser? “This bud’s for you.” So that got us thinking … what [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: humor, internet, tactical pants
Behind the Seams: Dog vs. Cop Car, The Handover Shuts Down and More
RIP: The Handover Blog Carnival. We’re sad to see it go! (Medic 999)
And a new carnival begins for Fire blogs. Introducing … the First Due Blog Carnival. (1-Union-801)
How to develop and distribute an E-book for EMS training. (EPS411)
New cops podcast ConnectedCOPS hits the airwaves. (The Crime Map)
Happy Medic might be the only person truly enthusiastic [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: law enforcement, medics, video
Tactical Talk: Beej Cronin of Kitanica
For highly sophisticated tactical clothing, look no further than Kitanica.
In 1995, Beej Cronin founded the clothing company in Brooklyn with his brother Chris. Now based in Oakland, Calif., the outerwear line features USA-made gear such as jackets, pants and shorts that have been spotted on geek superstars like Mythbuster’s Adam Savage.
When he was 14 years [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: interviews, kitanica, tactical pants
Woolrich Women’s Elite Lightweight Pant Review
Yesterday we extolled the virtues of lightweight pants in the springtime and allowed someone else to tell you all about them. Well, it’s our turn now.
Woolrich introduced its women’s line at the 2009 SHOT Show and hasn’t looked back. The pants incorporate many of the same features from the men’s version. Better yet, Woolrich attempted [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: reviews, tactical pants, Woolrich
5.11 Tactical Taclite Pro Review [Video]
Spring is in the air, and you know what that means — it’s lightweight pants time. Perfect for warmer weather, many lightweight tactical pants are made of a blend of 65% polyester and 35% poly-cotton ripstop.
In the video above, Japan-based YouTube gear reviewer MilPic sports a pair of 5.11 Tactical Taclite Pro pants, which he [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: 5.11 Tactical, cargo pants, clothing, tactical pants
15 Sweet Cop Cars
It’s probably safe to say that most precincts probably don’t have wheels like these. Here are 15 patrol cars that are sure to make heads turn.
In: Information · Tagged with: law enforcement
Behind the Seams: Steps to EMS Success, Roadside Visibility and More
Want to see a sign of ‘lameness’? Look to the photo above. (Gomerville)
10 Simple Steps to EMS Success (Rescuing Providence)
Video: Roadside visibility … Can you see me now? (Everyday EMS Tips)
From the idiot girlfriend to the man in tac-black: 13 types of stereotypical shooters at the local gun range. (Trigger Pull Tactical)
Brooklyn’s Finest review and [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: law enforcement, medics, tactical
Tactical Talk: Motorcop on Pulling People Over
There’s a special range of emotions a driver experiences when flashing lights begin to flicker from behind. The heart races, as does the mind. Then there’s the shock. The fear. The frustration.
Now picture the person who stirs those emotions. Day in, day out.
Ever wonder what that person is thinking? Well, then you’ve never read Motorcop’s [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: humor, interviews, law enforcement
Tactical Speakers: Thodio’s A-BOX
It’s a dangerous world out there. So dangerous, in fact, it’s extremely vital to guard your favorite tunes with the most secure sound system around. Wait, what?
Is that really necessary? No. But it is really awesome.
Makers of the acclaimed iBox have used an original ammo box to create a hardcore variation of an iPod amplifier. [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: ammo, tactical