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2. Militarization of police - Wikipedia

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   The militarization of police (paramilitarization of police in some media) is the use of military equipment and tactics by law enforcement officers. [1] This includes the use of armored personnel carriers (APCs), assault rifles , submachine guns , flashbang grenades , [ 2 ] sniper rifles , and SWAT (special weapons and tactics) teams.

3. Interceptor multi-threat body armor system - Wikipedia

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   8.4 lb (3.8 kg) (outer tactical vest) [2] The Interceptor multi-threat body armor system ( IBA ) is a bullet-resistant body armor system that was used by the United States Armed Forces during the 2000s, with some limited usage into the mid-2010s.

4. Police tactical unit - Wikipedia

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   Police tactical units are dedicated units composed of personnel selected and trained in tactical skillsets to carry out the responsibilities of the unit, and in use-of-force policies, including lethal force for counterterrorism. [8] A PTU is equipped with specialized police and military-type equipment. [9]

5. List of police firearms in Canada - Wikipedia

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   British Columbia Provincial Police British Columbia: Provincial: 1871–1950: Smith & Wesson Heavy Duty.38 S&W Special: Service Revolver USA: Canadian Military Police Corps Canada: Military: 1917–1920: Colt M1911, Colt New Service, and S&W Hand Ejector 2nd Model.45 ACP .455 Webley .455 Webley Semi-automatic Revolver Revolver USA

6. Lenco BearCat - Wikipedia

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   The BearCat is used by numerous U.S. military and law enforcement agencies and is also used by all state and territory Police Tactical Groups in Australia with federal Australian Government funding. [ 5 ] [ 13 ] The Bearcat is based on a Ford F-550 Super Duty commercial truck chassis with two available engines (the V10 Triton Gasoline and the 6 ...

7. 5.11 Tactical - Wikipedia

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   Costa bought the entire company in 2002 and ended up selling Royal Robbins Clothing back to Robbins in 2003, but kept the 5.11 brand and spun off a whole new company called 511 Inc. or 5.11 Tactical. Partnering with the FBI , Dan Costa and his co-partner Francisco Morales began creating additional tactical apparel and improving on the existing ...

8. Category:Personal military carrying equipment - Wikipedia

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   Personal military carrying equipment refers to systems of frames, straps, backpacks, and other bags that are standard issue for a soldier in the field.Such systems can also be used in police and other tactical operations and for backpacking purposes, but they are primarily designed by military contractors.

9. List of police tactical units - Wikipedia

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   In the United States, police tactical units are known by the generic term Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) team (other countries have adopted this term). [2] In Australia, the term police tactical group is used for police tactical units. [3] The European Union uses the term special intervention unit for national counter terrorist police ...