Category: Urban Policing
March 10, 2021

The Raptor RP-1: The Perfect RADAR For Police Motorcycles

With its compact size, directional capability, and reliable performance, Kustom Signals’ Raptor RP-1 is one of the most popular speed detection radars on the market. This article will explore some of the key reasons why this radar is the perfect choice for officers on two wheels.

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March 8, 2021

How RADAR Speed Displays Can Play a Role In Community Policing

Studies have shown that community policing can improve trust and give people a more positive perception of their local officers. But which products can departments use to help them implement this type of policing? In this article, we’ll explain how RADAR speed displays can be a vital tool for carrying out a good community policing strategy.

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February 16, 2021

The Directional Talon KA & Falcon HR K-Band handheld RADAR: Unbeatable Performance At A Great Price

At Kustom Signals, we have developed two handheld RADAR models that provide the accuracy and reliability of our widely acclaimed Eagle 3, at a lower price point. These are the Directional Talon, a high-performance KA-band handheld RADAR, and the Falcon HR, a hand-held directional K-band device. In this article, we will examine both options with the aim of helping you decide which one best suits your department’s needs.

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February 10, 2021

How To Stay Safe During a Foot Pursuit

Far from the notion of headstrong officers bravely hunting down criminals with little thought to the procedure, foot pursuits require a detailed analysis of the surrounding area, a cool head, and utmost regard to safety protocol. So what should police officers keep in mind when it comes to foot pursuits? As a useful refresher, here are three simple steps that should be taken before and during a chase.

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February 4, 2021

How The BLM Movement Has Impacted The Use of Police Body Cameras

2020 proved to be a tumultuous year for law enforcement. As well as being tasked with protecting civilians throughout the course of a global pandemic, the police force was placed under a heightened level of scrutiny during a period of civil unrest. As the conversation about the role of policing in society turned into a national debate, the use of body cameras was brought into question, with many disagreeing on their effectiveness or how they should be used.

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December 30, 2020

News To Brighten Your Day: 3 Stories Of Life-Saving Police Officers

At Kustom Signals, we like to hail the positives in everyday policing, so we share how at different times during this year, three officers from across the US found themselves in situations where the life of a child was at risk. Without hesitating, and pushing all fears aside, these heroic officers stepped in and did everything they could to save lives.

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December 10, 2020

The Rise of Drug Abuse During the Pandemic (and Grants available to Police Departments)

A record-breaking 71,000 overdose deaths were recorded in 2019, and this year’s count is set to be higher. With a rise of more than 30% by the end of August, Kentucky stood out as the hardest hit state…

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November 23, 2020

How ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Became The Best Police Partner

Ever since dogs were first domesticated thousands of years ago, they have proven to be the most loyal and fearless companions humans could ever have. As early as the golden age of Rome, dogs have been used for protection and hunting. But it was not until the mid-to-late 19th century when the idea of formally including dogs as members of a police department gained ground.

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October 29, 2020

Meet Chicago Police’s New Anti-Violence Strategy

The city’s most violent month in 28 years has coincided with the announcement of a new anti-violence strategy by Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown. It consists of the establishment and deployment of two new teams…

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October 12, 2020

The Fantastic Four: Tech Innovations that will soon become essential

You could accurately say that the police’s ultimate goal of keeping society safe is becoming both easier and more difficult at the same time, and this can be attributed to technology…

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