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Monday, April 30, 2007

Thermometer with Laser Sight

Everyone knows that a person is sick, it's better to take his or her temperature in order to find out if he or she has a fever. But have this ever happened to you, that you were afraid of coming close to the ill person, because you could risk exposing whatever disease to yourself? I remember that this happened to me several time, so I found that using this thermometer with laser sight can solve at least some of our problems. You can fire this amazing device into someone's forehead, and instantly measure the temperature. By the way, this thermometer with laser sight can measure temperature of any surface, so it can also become one of your favorite toys. For instance, you'll be able to use for playing laser tags. Have fun!

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Handcuffs soon to be used in schools

Using handcuffs in schools in the near future is likely to happen in some schools in Milwaukee.

Yesterday I read the Associated Press report that after a series of violent incidents on school campuses, some public school officials are now strongly considering the use of flexible plastic handcuffs for some out-of-control students. This rule will apply for the kids from kindergarten and up.

So, the Milwaukee School Board has recently voted to begin training security staff members to use these plastic handcuffs. But parents are opposing this issue, and are also concerned about how their children will be provided with safe learning environment.

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Thursday, April 26, 2007

Metal Detectors at schools

For the past few weeks everyone got shocked and so frightened with the suicide on the Virginia Tech campus. In the '70s and '80s you would never even think about it, but now it's becoming more and more of a problem. The doors at those times were never locked, and the buildings were wide open...but not now. Now it's too dangerous to act like that. Administrators of the Basehor-Linwood High School conduct sporadic to daily metal detector searches.
This issue is becoming more and more pressing as new notes of violence appear.
Area school administrators say security policies are reviewed on an annual basis. Though some districts review the issue on a monthly and even weekly basis. There was a time when only students at large high schools were subjected to security examinations, such as going through a metal detector, but now everything has changed.
Overall, school principals say that they simply can't afford to leave the doors unlocked.

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Tactical Flashlight and Night Vision

Although it's very difficult to believe in, but there are three ways in which we tactically compensate for darkness. First of all, we use the tactical light. Secondly, we allow our eyes to fully adjust. So, when you are working the night watch you learn fairly simple techniques to avoid losing your night vision. These techniques include using a red lens over the report writing light in your police vehicle. Thirdly, we can use an artificial light. The alley lights and your personal flashlight are examples of an artificial light.
The use of night vision equipment is becoming more common nowadays. There are two basic types of night vision, thermal imaging and image intensification. Image intensification will be the best option for streets because thermal imagining essentially sees heat, where image intensification allows you to see all available light.

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Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Night Vision Equipment

Several weeks ago, Kenton County emergency workers were dispatched to Independence to help search for a missing child. But by the time everyone arrived, it was already dark and it was almost impossible to coordinate the search.
So, the problem about the need of a night vision device was discussed. As a result, by June, the department will have night vision equipment after being awarded a $ 15,500 federal equipment grant. One of the staff members will go to New Orleans for the training.
This will significantly improve the ability to see and work in the dark, and will definitely serve its best for making communities safer, as well as help protect our law enforcement officials and first responders.

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Thermal Imaging Camera for firefighter volunteers

Last Tuesday was announced that the East Windsor Township has been awarded two grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security valued at $21,000. About $18,500 from this sum will go toward the purchase of a thermal imaging camera for the East Windsor Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2 and firefighter training. This portable, handheld device can zoom in on far-away objects or convey temperature levels by sensing heat, not light. It can be used to help detect whether there are still people in a burning building or hidden fire risks like electrical wiring inside a wall.
The fire company also will receive a year of online firefighter training. In addition to thermal Imaging, the township police department will receive a Night Vision System, a handheld device that helps officers see in the dark, valued at $2,500

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Friday, April 20, 2007

New areas of GPS usage

Do you know how people get to places when there was no GPS, or before they became so widespread? Ito be honest with you, I have no idea! GPS is great, and that's the fact that a lot of people can admit.
California state thinks that GPS is ready to enter a new market. Well, country comissioners have applied to be a part of a pilot program that would monitor all offenders who are released from jail after serving time for gang-related activities.
There is only one county in California that started implementing this project on its own. According to all the information provided, this program is an innovative attempt to solve the problem of all this gang violence, which is quite possible to do.
Last year, for example, California voters enacted the so called Jessica's Law. It forced all sex offenders to live more than 2,000 feet away from parks and schools. The law also requires that all felony sex offenders for the rest of their lives submit to GPS-based electronic monitoring system. Bracelets will stay on even after sentences are served and parole is over.
GPS systems has also found a home in prison systems across the country, so there no doubts that residents and officials are sure that GPS can make wonders.

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Thursday, April 19, 2007

Convenient Mini Tactical Flashlights

When going on a hike, or in various other situations carrying normal size tactical flashlights can be a problem for many people. To have a small, compact tactical flashlight that will serve the purposes of emitting bright light as well as being small enough for carrying in pockets or small purses, companies offer mini tactical flashlights. Not only they provide luminescent light, but also are compact enough to be carried around.

Some popular brands which deal in mini flashlights are Streamlight, Pelican, and SureFire.

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Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Riflescope Questionnaire

I'm not a pro in this kind of things, because I'm just trying to buy a gift for my friend. So, from my experience, selecting a proper optics for mounting your rifle can be very exhausting. When searching the web, I realized that there are hundreds, thousands, and even millions of models, types, and variations of rifles, and after that goes even a bigger number of riflescopes and holographic sights.
One of the best things I've found on the web was the practical guide on how to buy a riflescope. After reading it, I've got the idea, and figures out the main steps of how to select it.
There several things you should consider before buying a riflescope, so take a second, and answer them all.

Things to consider:
Will it be used for true professional use?
What will your maximum range be?
How much of your shooting will be at dusk, in low light?
What is the caliber of your rifle?
What are the weight and length of your rifle?
Will it be deployed with an ancillary night vision device?

After that you can surely start your search, because now you're prepared. Good luck!

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Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Metal Detectors reveal you history

For many of us, experiencing the richness of our country's history is done in museums, classrooms, libraries or over the internet. But as our life becomes busier and more advanced, we don't have enough time and sometimes even energy to appreciate all of it and visit museums and parks. But thanks to advancement in technology and inventing a metal detector, now we all have an opportunity to be part of history, archaeology and anthropology, just by using this magic tool. In any place, either it would be a park, garden, or country field, you have a chance to find a piece of history.

Metal detector is a fun and easy to operate device, so you won't need any extensive training, just bring your huge smile and loud laughter with you, and everything will be set and ready to go!

Posted by OpticsPlanet at 10:36 PM Read Article 0 comments

Military Binoculars that detect threats

Recently DARPA announced its intents to create a set of military binoculars that will actually be able to detect threats and also warn soldiers about the risk of their death. These devices are considered "cognitive technology threat warning systems", they will utilize brain monitoring to bring attention to spikes in activity before the person can actually realize that he or she has noticed something awry going on.
It sounds very complicated, but they hope that these binoculars will be ready for battle in just a few years, and will make a huge difference I the law enforcement and army world.

Posted by OpticsPlanet at 10:34 PM Read Article 0 comments

Friday, April 13, 2007

Laser Sights for legally blind hunters

Yesterday I read the article about the blind hunters, and the proposed legislation allowing them to hunt with a laser sight. I thought that this might draw your interest.
Easier hunting for legally blind hunters. You think it's a dream? Not at all. House bill 308, which the House sent to Senate makes the dream come true. It allows them to use laser sights, which are currently forbidden for hunting in Texas. Kuempel wrote the legislation that would allow legally blind hunters to use laser sights during hunting hours and when accompanied by a licensed hunter who is at least 13 years old and is not legally blind.
At the moment in Texas there no requirements for legally blind hunters. All they need to hunt is a valid Texas hunting license. There is no requirement that they must be accompanied by anyone, either. Most of the legally blind people don't even know that they can hunt. And those who do, say that it's very difficult. Even though they are allowed to hunt without a partner, it's almost impossible. So, in this case we might think that this bill has its advantages.

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Thursday, April 12, 2007

Opposing surveillance cameras

Recently many US cities started installing surveillance cameras on their streets. The reason is that local authorities are trying to fight crime with the help of these devices, which will be very helpful to law enforcement personnel. Usually cameras are placed in different areas of town, especially in those with high crime rate. But at this moment I've read a lot of negative comments from local residents. People don't like the idea if installing neither surveillance cameras nor any other video recording devices. They claim their right for private space, individual privacy and say about violation of their basic civil rights and liberties.
I'm not an expert, but to my mind, all lawful means are god for reaching a definite goal, not to mention that it's all for nation's good ....

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Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Ballistic test machine to check tactical eyewear

Yesterday I was searching for ballistic goggles online and found this article which I think might appear of your interest.
It was said, that it is estimated that almost one in ten UK workers employed in manufacturing industries and in agriculture, forestry and fishing attends hospital for treatment to a work-related accident once a year. And here is the most shocking fact: of these, 20% are for eye-related injuries.

SATRA - a leading test house and Notified Body for certifying safety and tactical eyewear has purchased a new ballistic test machine to check these products against the consequences at work places.

The test gun uses compressed air to deliver the ball bearings at the slower speeds, but for the highest velocity it is powered from a cylinder of nitrogen gas. For taking the test, the eyewear is mounted on a test head form positioned close to the end of the barrel and within a fully enclosed chamber.

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Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Metal Detectors in Scottdale

The City of Scottsdale has hired the first two of the three armed guards agreed upon in a compromise to boost security after an unpopular X-ray machines and metal detectors were shipped out of City Hall. The new security officers have police backgrounds.

Despite the initial clamor for more security, some council members considered the metal detector machines unfriendly, as they created long lines, particularly when the council debated hot topics. So the council voted 5-2 in October to have them removed, which was done in December.

The city canceled its $52,000 contract with a private security company and put the Metal detectors in storage. But there is a possibility of them to be used as an additional screening at City Court, or be used in Scottsdale's jail.

Posted by OpticsPlanet at 9:04 PM Read Article 0 comments

Police Digital Video Recording Cameras

All patrol vehicles in the Police Department of City of Sulhur, with the exception of the shift captain vehicles, are now equipped with the Digital Video Recording Cameras.
Sulphur Police Department purchased the top of the line equipment for police vehicles which will give them new capabilities in law enforcement.
The funding for the video equipment was a joint effort, part of the funding was provided from the drug asset forfeiture fund, and another part came from the City of Sulphur. The cost for the equipment totaled $120,000.
The patrol car video system is activated to record in a number of ways; this system is also hooked up to GPS so the command station can pinpoint the car's whereabouts. Two special antennae have been mounted to the Sulphur Police Station so that when patrol cars pass by, information will be automatically downloaded to the server. To protect the evidence, information is locked away from officers until court time.
These digital video recording cameras also have limited night vision capabilities. They will simply record what happened, and become the so called police witnesses.

Posted by OpticsPlanet at 9:00 PM Read Article 0 comments

Most Expensive Flashlight — Sure Fire Beast Flash Light

The most expensive Flashlight, yes, SureFire B1R Beast Rechargeable Ultra High-Output Flashlight is a worthy tactical light. But after holding it in my hands, I really appreciated the price of this flash light. And SureFire didn't just give the name for it just for nothing — Beast Flashlight. It is one of the best tactical flashlights available in the world! The stunning 2,000-lumen HID lamp is now augmented with an LED array that provides a long-runtime general-use beam, and the power-supply handle now comes in rechargeable and disposable-battery versions.

I am a big fan of different kinds of flash lights, but this one ... I don't even have words for it ... just impressions. If you are a flashlight-fan, you got to see it!!!

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Friday, April 06, 2007

Night Vision for the U.S. Army

As I read just yesterday, the U.S. Army is funding two absolutely new projects to expand its use of night vision technology to detect improvised explosive devices. EOIR Technologies received delivery orders totaling $58 million. These technologies will definitely help provide U.S. soldiers and with the most advanced and efficient equipment available. This night-vision equipment can be used along with other imaging technology to locate signs that the ground in a specific area has been recently dug up and could be hiding buried improvised explosive devices.

Posted by OpticsPlanet at 11:06 AM Read Article 0 comments

Pelican Tactical Flashlight

The LA police department had partnered with Pelican Company (to be more precise with Pelican Tactical Flashlights) to create a flashlight to be used as standard issue Tactical Flashlight. And it happened, it was created - Pelican 7060 LED Flashlight - provides a brilliant 130 Lumen output, which exceeds most other tactical flashlights. Thanks to the grenade grip pattern users are able to grip the flashlight in several positions to quickly control activation. This lightweight, but extremely powerful flashlight will be be available to the public no earlier that June.

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Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Thermal Imaging Cameras really work

I remember many times talking and discussing the advantages of police officers and firefighters having thermal imaging cameras. But yesterday I read an article that there were a man and a woman saved from a burning Upper West Side building in NY thanks to a thermal imaging camera that detected a couple beside a rear window blocked by a locked grate.
The firefighters were using the device to check the building and spotted two people crouched just inches from safety in a third-floor apartment. The man, 29, had suffered smoke inhalation. The 30-year-old woman had gone into cardiac arrest.

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Very expensive handcuffs

The town of Palmer, MA, learned how expensive it could be to chain a deaf person who uses American Sign Language with handcuffs.
Recently a town of Palmer settled a lawsuit with a deaf person who was arrested and cuffed by the local police. Though he was first arrested, the charges were later dropped, and the deaf man filed a federal lawsuit claiming that Palmer Town had arrested him illegally, applied excessive force, and of course violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. Later the case was settled for $ 700,000. That was the price of those handcuffs the town had to pay for ...

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Cobra GPS Unit and Radar Detector

This is the best news I've ever hear in m y life! If you love speed, but you do you best on the roads, then this information is for you.
In Las Vegas 2007 a leading radar detector company that is known all over the world for its GPS units and radar detectors - Cobra - will launch a device that will early inform driver about the approaching highly watched areas, school zones, or red light camera zones. However the radar will mute alarms if you are over the speeding limit.
This new Cobra device will help not only safe you a few dollars, but also help you feel safer on the road!

Posted by OpticsPlanet at 3:40 PM Read Article 1 comments

Sunday, April 01, 2007

Contract for Night Vision equipment

Recent upgrades on the night vision equipment show that ITL Optronics won its third contract with the IDF for night vision equipment of a total 46 million. Their first contract was a 16 million order for personal night-vision equipment.
This new night vision equipment will enable solders to move safely from dark to bright areas.

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Lock Inspection Systems introduces a new Matel Detector

I just recently read that Lock Inspection Systems introduces its new metal detector, that compared to a standard metal detector provides up to 30% increased sensitivity for non-ferrous and stainless steel metals.
This new metal detector is designed for easy use and to withstand aggressive cleaning. Even more that that it features password protected security and automatic tracking features.

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