‘Off-the-shelf’
Electronic Earplug Line
An
‘Off-the-shelf’ Electronic Earplug Line for Police Tactical
Teams has been developed by E.A.R.,Inc./Insta-Mold.
The device allows users to still hear their surrounding sounds, and/or
radios, but limits the decibel levels of gunfire.
The units are available in both analogue and digital formats and could
be a useful addition to a teams training and tactics during a raid or
for general practice.
They are packaged to be interchangeable so if an officer leaves the team,
the unit could be assigned to another officer without any loss to budget
money for other equipment.
http://www.earinc.com/
Hatch
Centurion Tactical Kneepad
A
knee pad with multi-layer protection has been developed by US-based Hatch
Centurion™.
The
TLS™ Tactical Kneepad, has a triple-layer knee protection
system and additional protective and comfort features not available in
one product until now.
It starts with a PVC shell sewn on to a Cordura® nylon shell, and
features Neoprene to allow stretch and hold the kneepad in place more
effectively. It is followed by a 1/4’ section of Skydex®, a shock-absorbing
material, a layer of EVA foam and covered with another layer of foam and
a soft tricot liner.
Air space between the layers gives greater protection and shock absorption,
says the company. In comparative Peak G test results, the design significantly
outperformed other foam products.
Adjustable Quick On/Off Clips make these deep well kneepads fast and easy
to put on and take off.
http://www.hatch-corp.com/home.htm
Auto-txt
to Help Fight Car Thefts
A new car security system that identifies car owners through their mobile
phones has been launched.
Auto-txt immediately identifies a car as stolen if the car is started
with the keys but the mobile phone is not present.
If police are following a stolen car, Auto-txt allows them to track the
vehicle and prevent it restarting using remote wireless technology once
the vehicle ignition is turned off.
It is the first stolen vehicle protection and tracking system to have
been awarded Thatcham's Category 5 accreditation, the new insurance industry
standard that is supported by the police, according to the company.
Auto-txt was developed by Richmond Design & Marketing (RDM) Group,
a Coventry based automotive supplier that has just raised funds of £4.75
million to develop the system.
http://www.auto-txt.com/home.php
Chubb Motorised Locks
A new range of motorised locks for custodial cell doors and control gates has been developed by Chubb Locks Custodial Services.
The
company which exhibited at Milipol last week have developed the 4L15/4L16
locks as part of their drive into export markets and have already delivered
their first batch following successful client trials.At a recent demonstration of the motorised products, Steve Wood MD of CLCS, said:
'The development of the new motorised locks is pivotal to our future business. I am especially pleased with the speed of development and quality of service provided by the CLCS team.
'The strong relationship with the client, consultants and sales team has been instrumental in the successful delivery of these products.'
CLCS have also developed the 3F11 for cell doors and 3F12 for control gates which can be configured to be keyed one side or two sides depending on application.
http://www.clcsltd.co.uk
Sussex Gets £100,000 Search Vehicle from ATF
A specially-adapted support vehicle costing £100,000 has been officially handed over to the Sussex Police Specialist Search Unit by the police authority.
The vehicle, custom built to the unit’s requirements, is located at Shoreham Airport where the full-time police team provide a range of search operations including underwater, crime and counter terrorism.
SSU members worked with the Force’s fleet manager, Dennis Ord and Mark Walton, managing director of Hampshire-based ATF (Automotive Technik Fabrications) who won the contract to build the £105,000 vehicle in 2004, to ensure the vehicle matched operational requirements.
Handing over the vehicle, Mr Barnard, the Authority’s lead member on the Force’s specialist operations, said: 'This collaborative process has ensured that the finished vehicle precisely meets the operational requirement and offers a long and durable service life, planned to be at least ten years.'
Sgt Mark Cannadine, who leads the SSU, said: 'This is exactly what we require. Policing and policing regions will doubtless change in the coming years, but the specialist skills of a unit like the SSU will always be needed to meet the challenges of fighting crime and countering terrorism.'
Fleet manager, Dennis Ord, said: 'We are very proud of this vehicle, not least because of the contributions that have been made from various areas of the Force, particularly the SSU’s PC Steve Hargreaves, in planning and interpreting the needs of the unit and our part in finalising the design under the guidance of ATF and other sub-contractors.
'At 12.5 tonnes with fluorescent police markings, 16 strobe blue and red flashing lights and a traffic clearing siren, you won’t miss it!'
Inside, the crew space has a changing area, galley facilities and communications and IT equipment required to manage and control any search operation.
http://www.automotive-technik.com/
Audiotel Scanlock M3 Listening Device Detector
Audiotel International's Scanlock M3 was launched at Milipol last week. The listening device detector has multiple detector channels and a scanning range of 10 MHz to 10 GHz and is capable of detecting all major eavesdropping threats.
The counter-surveillance device weighs less than 2 kg making it easy to carry around the target area to locate the exact location of listening devices.
Audiotel International is a leading supplier of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TCSM).
http://www.audiotel-int.com/
Guardian
Riot HelmetA riot helmet that meets the latest HOSDB's 21/04 standard has been launched by MLA Ltd at Milipol.
The Guardian Riot Helmet Mark III is now available. According to the company, it is the only riot that currently complies to the new HOSDB's standards, as Securizine went to press.
The 21/04 standards test helmets in a number of areas including impacts from hand held blunt weapons, solvents sprayed on the visor and penetration by a sharpened spike or knife.
http://www.mlaltd.co.uk/
Allen-Vanguard's
Eagle Video Search Kit enables detailed searches to be carried out both
day and night.
The
versatile Eagle kit has a flexible under vehicle trolley, a colour camera
and an LCD screen. Designed for tactical search in many sectors, including
law enforcement, customs and the military, it can be easily converted
from a single-use tool to a multi-purpose search system.
The device features sensors which activate infra-red lights if it is too
dark. At the same time, the camera automatically switches from colour
to black and white, meaning that the system will produce top-quality images,
whatever the conditions.
The under vehicle trolley has a low axis, allowing it to be used beneath
smaller vehicles, as well as under aeroplane seats or office furniture.
In 'pole cam' mode, the camera is attached to a telescopic pole that extends
to 183cm and makes it possible for out-of-reach places to be inspected.
The kit can be changed to this mode quickly and easily, giving operators
visual access over fences and walls, down alleyways and inside attics
without putting themselves at risk.
‘As it can be used by day or night, the Eagle Video Search Kit is
indispensable for anyone requiring a detailed, close-up view of a suspect
area,’ said Roy Peers-Smith, president and chief executive officer
of Allen-Vanguard. ‘It is also extremely adaptable and can be operated
with minimal difficulty and danger.’
Allen-Vanguard is exhibiting at Milipol this week.
http://www.allen-vanguard.co.uk
Trelleborg
Launches ‘Less Visible’ Suit
A
less visible chemical protective suit has been launched by manufacturer,
Trelleborg Protective Products AB.
The black Trellchem® VPS provides an alternative for users that want
to be less visible when performing their job.
Trellchem® VPS Black is a special, low visibility anthracite colour
version of the gastight suit Trellchem® VPS.
The suit combines strength, durability and reusability with protection
against aggressive and toxic industrial chemicals as well as chemical
and biological warfare agents.
The suit fulfils the European standard for gastight suits, EN 943.
The material used in Trellchem® VPS Black is the same material as
used in the NFPA 1991 certified garments, surpassing NFPA 1994 garment
material requirements, without any additional protective layers.
Trelleborg Protective Products AB is exhibiting at Milipol this week.
http://www.trelleborg.com/protective/
TurtleSkin®
Search Gloves Could Reduce Needle Injuries
Needlestick
injuries could be reduced with the aid of TurtleSkin® Search Gloves.
Warwick
Mills patented TurtleSkin in the palm provides 11 times more protection
than ordinary police gloves against 28 gauge hypodermic needles - the
type of needle used by most addicts, according to the company.
As thin as three sheets of paper, the ultra thin police search gloves
are more comfortable and puncture-resistant than thick protective gloves.
The patented TurtleSkin® material is made using the tightest weave
ever constructed with high-strength ballistic fibres.
The TurtleSkin® material is built into the palm, index finger, and
back of fingertips. The gloves are available in six different models.
This soft leather backing is machine-washable and has a Velcro® strap
for a snug fit. The glove is lined in nylon tricot for added comfort.
Warwick Mills is exhibiting at the Milipol exhibition in Paris this week.
http://www.warwickmills.com/GloveArmor.asp
Suritel
will launch its new digital bug detector SEL SP-75 BLACK HUNTER made in
the form of a credit card, making it the thinnest detector in the world,
at Milipol this week.
Suritel is a well-known Russian company in the area of technical surveillance
countermeasures. The distinctive features of the devices developed by
Suritel are operability, superior performance, and small size.
Suritel will also present the new non-linear junction detectors: SEL SP-61/M
KATRAN (pictured) and LORGNETTE.
They feature an operational safety, perfect usability, small dimensions,
and very light weight.
Suritel is exhibiting at the Milipol exhibition in Paris this week.
http://www.suritel.ru/eng/
URBACO
has presented a new motorisation for the company’s Generation 6 line
automatic retractable bollards.
After the electro-pneumatic motorisation, some of the Generation 6 line
automatic retractable bollards are now available with an electro-hydraulic
motorisation, using an electric pump and bio-degradable oil.
The advantage of this new motorisation is the very high thrust (pressure)
obtained as well as the strong resistance developed to vertical loads
when the bollard is completely upward; this is due to the incompressibility
of fluids.
URBACO certified to the ISO 14001 standard, the reward for its performance
in environmental management.
This certificate -issued by BVQI and based on internationally recognised
criteria- is a token of recognition for the maturity and efficiency of
URBACO's Environmental Management System.
http://www.urbaco.co.uk/