Police Equipment | Military Clothing | Security Clothing

Hatch Hard Knuckle Gloves are made of a mix of goatskin and Nomex providing flash protection whilst retaining the dexterity required for handling weapons, radios, keys or operating a vehicle.  The hard knuckle feature also provides additional protection for those likely to be exposed to impacts like breaching teams, public order officers or combat infantry troops.

The Hatch Operator HK glove is also designed with the marksman in mind with a PVC non slip coating on the tip of the index and middle finger providing excellent trigger control as is, but for those who want more tactile sensation the patented cut ring allows the tip of the index finger to be cut off without the remaining edge from unravelling.

Similarly this Hatch operator glove bears drivers in mind with the padded palm reducing the vibrations wearers suffer when driving for long periods or on rough terrain.

Ever popular in the USA, Hatch Tactical Gloves are becoming established in the UK.

The Freeloader Pico is a nifty little solar charger that fits in your pocket but packs a powerful punch.  I was dubious at first about how effective the Freeloader Pico Solar charger would be, especially with the traditionally week British sunshine but I have been more than pleasantly surprised. Normally I leave it on the dashboard of my car so that it is constantly charging even in low sun levels and it’s most often when I have driven somewhere and forgotten to bring my phone charger.  It takes about 30 mins to charge my phone (a Nokia E71) which goes from dead to ¾ full in one go. 

The Pico comes with four attachments for small pin Nokia phones, Sony Ericsson, G Series Samsung and a mini USB to fit most PDAs and digital devices.  To fit an Iphone/Ipod you need the Freeloader Pico Iphone/Ipod Adapter (sold separately).  The mini USB adapter can also be used to plug the Pico into a standard USB port and you can charge the device from your PC.

I also picked up a Freeloader Pico Black Gel Case too which offers some protection and also gives the Pico a lower visual profile for leaving in the car.

Shemaghs are a great piece of kit to have on you in all environments.  Shemaghs are simple yet versatile square of cotton cloth.  A Shemagh provides protection from sun, sand and the wind. Although Classically a piece of desert headgear a Shemagh is also useful as winter headgear. Not just a scarf Shemaghs also double as a useful sweat mop, dust wiper, bandage and field towel as required - in fact it does pretty much everything, including making you feel and look cool. Available as a Beige and Black Shemagh, Blue and white Shemagh, Olive and Black Shemagh, plain Beige Shemagh and a Red and White Shemagh.

The Help for Heroes Charity pin badge is a great way to show some support for our military personal that have been injured in service around the world.  The badge comes in two styles based on the standard Help for Heroes medal design, on with the “Police” motif and the other with “999”.  All of the revenue raised from the sale of these pins is donated to Help for Heroes and we only charge £1 P&P to cover shipping for up to 10 badges.  These badges are a great way to raise awareness and the money contributed really makes a difference to those who need it.

Click HERE to buy a pin badge.

Click HERE to find out more about the Help for Heroes Charity.

The 5.11 3-in-1 parkais a tactical parka providing 3 high quality 5.11 garments in one.  The individual components are an outer water proof breathable parka and an inner dense fleece lining.  To call the fleece inner a lining is an injustice, the fleece itself is a high quality stand alone 5.11 fleece jacket.  The fleece has two hip pockets, a map pocket and two internal chest pockets.  The upper arms, shoulder and yoke of the fleece have a waterproof breathable outer shell to offer protection in the rain even without the waterproof outer 5.11 parker. 

 The waterproof outer of the 5.11 3-in-1 parka is again a high quality waterproof, breathable coat.  The 5.11 coat boasts two huge outer map pockets with Velcro closure, two fleece lined zip hip pockets, two zip close breast pockets and two zip up arm pockets, combined with the still accessible fleece inner map pocket and inner hip pockets few jackets can compete with the 5.11 3-in-1 Parka for storage.  Just like the fleece the waterproof outer is a quality unique product.  A distinct advantage for Police or Security users is the concealable Velcro back panel, when exposed you can attach a police or security badge to make yourself visible to the public, or for covert or casual use you can tuck the flap away and zip it closed.  The 5.11 3-in-1 outer Parka also comes with a waterproof hood that can be neatly folded into the collar.

All in all the 5.11 3-in-1 parka is a cut above most 3-in-1 products which combine two poor quality products to give one disappointing product.  5.11 have excelled in the construction of the 3-in-1 parker combining two excellent products to provide 3 superb products.  Once you try the 5.11 3-in-1 parka it you will not want to go back.

The Maglite Solitare Torch is an excellent gift (or self indulgent gadget).  Made with the same Maglite quality you would expect from any Maglite torch this nifty torch retails for just £8.95 and will go with you everywhere you take your keys.  Providing 3.5 to 5 hours of run time from one triple AAA battery you will never be stuck fumbling in the dark again.

As you would expect, the body of this torch like any Maglite is made from rugged anodised aluminium making the Maglite solitaire a tough and durable piece of equipment and the O ring seal provides water and shock resistance.  The beam can also be adjusted to flood or spot depending on your needs.  Complete with spare bulb in the tail cap the Maglite Solitaire makes for a great micro torch, you will forget you even have it until you can’t believe you ever did without it!

The Magnum Elite II 8” is the top of the range of police boots, packed with high spec features yet light weight and comfortable enough for a long shift pounding the pavement.

 The upper on the Magnum Elite II boot is a mix of water resistant leather, and 1150 Denier Nylon giving plenty of ankle support but keeping the weight of the boot down.   The Aerospace mesh collar lining draws air up through the boot and vents warm moist air at top of the boot and the flex cuff comfort collar will minimise rubbing or chaffing.  The Sympatex membrane makes the Magnum Elite II fully waterproof yet still breathable to minimising the problems caused by wet feet.  Not only that but the Magnum Elite II comes with a Dr-Lex lining and has had an antibacterial treatment to both the lining and the footbed to maintain hygiene levels and wick sweat away from the foot as quickly as possible.

The sole on the Magnum Elite II is EN347-1 Compliant and its aggressive TyreTread Design gives maximum traction even on wet or oily surfaces.  The composite shank provides maximum protection, whilst the polyurethane midsole and FPS Footbed with Dual Shock pads provide impact protection and shock mitigation.

Overall the Magnum Elite II boot is a very well thought out boot and will serve users very well over the coming winter months be it out on patrol, standing for long shifts at events or doing a night on the doors, the Magnum Elite 2 will keep your feet warm and dry whatever the weather.

It’s a common cliché, but nothing is more annoying than loosing your pen.  These handy metal pen clips will clip onto almost anything; FPN holders, clip boards, jacket lapel, shirt pocket, folder cover, pouch top, bag strap or writing pad, the list goes on and on and will keep your pen right where you need it.  We were first introduced to these from the medical industry, nurses, paramedic and doctors had them clipped to themselves or their equipment and as soon as their colleagues saw them, they picked up some for themselves as well.  It soon became apparent that these nifty little clips would be a great addition to any police or security workers kit, keeping up to 3 pens readily available but safe and secure and with no risk of leaking in your pocket!

 Once you have a couple of these pen clips you’ll soon notice them appearing on your friends and co workers too… (That or they will keep asking to borrow your pen!)

The whole office was recently issued a Surefire 6P Defender Torch by our ever safety conscious manager as the dim evenings draw in and many members of staff were walking home in the dark.  Whilst the 6P Defender Torch was mainly for the benefit of the more vulnerable members off staff in the interest of fairness we all got the same Surefire and I have been more than pleased with my early Christmas present.

The Surefire range of torches has long been popular with military personnel with their compact yet rugged design and reliable performance and the 6P Defender torch is no exception.  At 5.5 inches long its aerospace-grade aluminium body fits neatly into your hand and is unobtrusive when tucked into a pocket, yet with the click of the tailcap switch you have 65 lumens of tactical level beam, more than 3 times what you get from your average 2-D Cell torch.  The two 123A lithium batteries (which come supplied) give the Surefire 6P Defender torch a 60 min run time of continuous use.  (There is also an LED upgrade lamp to give 120 lumens of output but at a reduced run time of 20 mins).

As with most torches the Surefire 6P Defender Torch can be used to blind and disorientate an attacker, as well as illuminating your position and surroundings, but what makes the Defender Torch stand out above the rest of the Surefire range is the Crenellated Strike Bezel for enhanced self defence capabilities.  The window front is also Tempered Pyrex improving impact resistance.

O ring sealed for weatherproofing, all in all the Surefire 6P defender torch is an excellent bit of kit for tactical use or the ideal companion for anyone alone in the dark.