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Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Chinese-Made Military Helmets and Body Armor to Federal Agencies

Monday, November 22nd, 2021

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Celeste, Texas, man pleaded guilty today to a wire fraud scheme involving the selling of Chinese-made military helmets, body armor, and other products to the United States Department of State and other federal agencies while falsely claiming that his company manufactured the goods in Texas.

According to court documents, from approximately June 2017 through approximately December 2020, Tanner Jackson, 32, operated Top Body Armor, LLC USA, and a related entity, Bullet Proof Armor LLC, from his residence in a rural part of Texas. Jackson was the lowest bidder on contracts to supply the Department of State with helmets and body armor, including to personnel guarding the United States Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, and to foreign law enforcement partners in Latin America. The equipment was removed from service after concerns about its quality came to light.

As part of the scheme, Jackson altered or falsified ballistics laboratory test reports that he provided to the government. On one occasion, after his products failed testing at a legitimate laboratory, Jackson created his own fake ballistics laboratory— “Texas Ballistics LLC” —and simply produced fake reports giving himself passing scores. To conceal the Chinese origin of the products and associated delays in shipping the products to the government, Jackson created and controlled numerous email accounts in the names of supposed shipping company employees. Jackson would author email exchanges between himself and the bogus employees, while copying government contracting officers, to explain away shipping delays from China with cover stories such as truck accidents and COVID outbreaks at the warehouse. Jackson also won similar contracts with the Department of the Air Force and various national guard units.

Jackson is scheduled to be sentenced on February 22, 2022. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Jessica D. Aber, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Wayne A. Jacobs, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Washington Field Office Criminal Division; and Diana Shaw, Acting Inspector General for the Department of State, made the announcement after U.S. District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema accepted the plea.

The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division provided significant assistance in this case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Russell L. Carlberg is prosecuting the case.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 1:21-cr-238.

Released Tuesday, November 16, 2021 by:

Department of Justice

U.S. Attorney’s Office

Eastern District of Virginia

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TacMed Tuesday – The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad is Prepared for Combat Trauma

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021

In every mission encountered by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad (EOD), there’s a possibility something could go wrong resulting in serious, potentially life-threatening injuries. With the help of Spencer Bottomley, a deputy at the department, the team upgraded their medical gear to better respond to these types of emergencies. Spencer was able to provide insight into the best gear for an EOD and ultimately, the team decided to add four new custom TacMed™ R-AID® Kits and place them in multiple vehicles. Now, these easily accessible kits enable team members to provide life-saving treatment until medics can access a safe scene.

The TacMed™ R-AID® Kit is packed full of life saving gear to treat multiple casualties. For the department, the kits were customized from their original packing list to include the specific medical gear needed for their missions, such as the Phantom® Litter to quickly and easily move casualties to a secure location.

After the kits were acquired, Spencer led a training course for the entire EOD team on the kits’ components and how to stage components inside the kits for rapid use during an emergency. In addition to the EOD team improving their tactical medical capabilities, each deputy at the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office is issued a tourniquet after completing first aid training. Typically, a deputy will carry the tourniquet on their duty belt or pocket for easy access during an emergency. “I carry a SOF® Tourniquet in my cargo pocket on duty every shift,” said Spencer. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to demonstrate how deputy and community safety is a top priority with each new initiative. Thanks to Spencer and the rest of the department, the bomb squad is better prepared than ever to handle life-threatening injuries on the job.

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TacMed Tuesday – TacMed Solutions Foxtrot Litter Helps Save a Life

Tuesday, October 19th, 2021

TacMed Solutions is a proud supporter of Cops Direct, a non-profit organization which helps supply law enforcement agencies in need with lifesaving first responder medical equipment. Part of the May 2021 Cops Direct allocation of equipment donations was to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Department located in Athens, Alabama.

The equipment received is pictured with the agency personnel. On June 14th, the donation was received, and just two days later, they put a TacMed Solutions Foxtrot Litter into real-life use on a missing person/medical emergency call. The patient suffered a diabetic emergency and had been missing for three days when he was found off the beaten path in a heavily wooded area.

The Deputies utilized the Foxtrot Litter to get the patient back to the closest dirt road where they awaited EMS. We are thankful for the lifesaving actions of the Limestone County Deputies and are excited to continue to support Cops Direct. If you want to help us in supporting underfunded departments, make a donation and support the organization at copsdirect.org!

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OpEx 21 – Scintrex Trace by Autoclear

Tuesday, October 5th, 2021

Scintrex Trace displayed their handheld N2300 Trace Detector in the PSP Corp booth. It detects minute traces of cocaine, opiates, cannabis, hashish, methamphetamine, and other amphetamine-type stimulants.

Place the sample on the reusable sampling screen and insert it into the device. Sampling takes minutes and a results readout is available both onscreen of the device and via a printer accesory.

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OpEx 21 – Vertx

Monday, October 4th, 2021

Vertx’s sister brand is Flying Cross which not only provides dress uniforms for the US military but is also a very well respected blue goods brand, manufacturing Law Enforcement uniforms.

They’ve offered the Dutyguard HT Pullover for several years which is popular with LEOs who wear external armor vests as part of their uniform. It’s kind of a Combat Shirt but with fleece-lined pockets high up on the chest which can be accessed via the arm holes of the vest.

The Hybrid Technology Pullover features waterproof, breathable shell fabric throughout the shoulder and chest area that provides a safeguard from the elements, coupled with knit stretch performance fabric along the torso to shed light rain and a 1/4 front zipper for ventilation. It’s offered in Black, LAPD Navy and OD Green, sizes XSmall – 5XLarge.

Due to its popularity, they’ve introduced an insulated version called the HT+ for cold weather wear. Same sizing but only offered in Black and LAPD Navy.

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Rampart Range Day 21 – SwabTek

Thursday, September 30th, 2021

SwabTek offers presumptive field testing kits for a wide variety of illicit materials. Designed to minimize contact with the drug or explosive, the kit is simple, consisting of swab and reaction pad. Instructions are right in the pad.

SwabTek products are available for unit and agency orders within Canada from Rampart International.

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Los Angeles Police Department Selects FN 509 MRD-LE as New Duty Pistol

Tuesday, August 10th, 2021

FN AWARDED 5-YEAR AGENCY CONTRACT FOR FN 509 MRD-LE(McLean, VA – August 10, 2021) Following a highly competitive and rigorous qualification, FN America, LLC is pleased to announce that the FN 509 MRD-LE has been chosen by the Los Angeles Police Department as their new duty pistol. The FN 509 is a capable and versatile handgun platform that delivers rapid, precision fire in any environment. Officers training on marksmanship, tactical maneuvers and precision target engagements now have a more accurate and reliable sidearm, proven by the LAPD to perform with a wide variety of duty-rated handgun optics and ammunition.

“The Los Angeles Police Department is one of the largest and most elite law enforcement agencies in the country, with roughly 10,000 uniformed officers, and we are proud that they have chosen the FN 509 MRD-LE as their next duty pistol,” said Mark Cherpes, President and CEO of FN America, LLC. “The FN 509 MRD-LE is the only choice for agencies seeking an extremely capable and versatile duty pistol platform with proven reliability, accuracy and optic interoperability. Serving the men and women of an outstanding law enforcement agency like the LAPD brings great pride to everyone at FN, we look forward to supporting their police force with a remarkable handgun platform their officers will rely on every day.”

During the LAPD handgun trials, FN competed against several contenders in a 20,000-round-count endurance qualification, which it surpassed with zero malfunctions. “Exceeding all of the requirements LAPD sought in their new duty pistol was a high-performance standard to meet,” said Chris Cole, Vice President, Sales and Marketing at FN America, LLC. “With over a million rounds fired in development, the FN 509’s reputation for durability is proven here again giving LAPD officers a superior handgun they can depend on in the most demanding policing environments.”

Superior accuracy of the FN 509 MRD-LE starts with the patented FN Low-Profile Optics-Mounting System™. Adapted from the original development for the U.S. Army’s handgun trials, it gives officers more precision and sighting versatility than all other handguns.

“LAPD needed the ability to quickly and securely mount a variety of duty-rated micro red dots to their service pistols to improve the accuracy potential of their handguns and their officers,” said Charles “Bucky” Mills, Sr. Director of Law Enforcement Sales for FN America, LLC. “FN pioneered the MRD mounting technology the LAPD required, enabling precision shot placement and immediate target engagement no matter the environment.”

Accuracy is further enhanced by the high-performance trigger assembly and cold-hammer forged barrel. The combination of accuracy, speed, longevity and versatility gives the FN 509 MRD-LE the edge that today’s officers need.

FN’s New FN 509 MRD-LE

The FN 509 MRD-LE delivers more precision and versatility than any other duty-rated handgun. Building on the proven FN 509 lineup, the exclusive upgrades for law enforcement place every advantage in an officer’s hands. The FN 509 MRD-LE is the only choice for agencies who require complete reliability.

Pinpoint accuracy is made possible for all officers with a precision, hammer-forged barrel with recessed target crown, high-performance, conical striker and flat-faced, duty-rated trigger. With a positive wall at 90° before a clean break, officers maintain their sights on target through the full trigger pull. The FN Low-Profile Optics-Mounting System™ with co-witness tritium 3-dot iron sights, delivers rapid sight acquisition and consistent shot placement, vital when every shot must be accounted for.

To inquire about the FN 509 MRD-LE, LAPD’s newest duty-issue sidearm, for agency or individual office purchase, please contact the FN Law Enforcement Sales team at LE@fnamerica.com. More information about the FN 509 MRD-LE or FN’s other law enforcement products can be found at www.fnamerica.com.

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Tasmanian Tiger TT Officers Bag Receives a SILVER Score in the 2021 NTOA Member Tested and Recommended Program with an Overall Score of 4.41 out of Five

Monday, August 2nd, 2021

The TT Officers Bag was field-tested and recommended by law enforcement officers in the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Member Tested and Recommended Program.

Knoxville, Tenn. (July 2021) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., is proud to announce that the TT Officers Bag received an overall score of 4.41 out of five from the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Member Tested and Recommended Program.

The TT Officers Bag was reviewed by three members of the NTOA. As part of the Member Tested and Recommended Program, the officers tested the TT Officers Bag while on the job for maximum testing for design, performance, application, versatility, and other pertinent features.

“Among the various characteristics that I look for in a product I intend to use in the field, perhaps the most important are functionality, durability, and versatility. This bag checks all three for me,” review by Maryland Officer.

The officer from Maryland kitted out his TT Officers Bag as a range/go-bag and found the bag has plenty of storage space in the main compartment, as well as multiple smaller storage pockets throughout the bag for additional gear.

“I can see the TT Officer Bag being used as a go-bag for units who find themselves on perimeters often and need the ability to carry extra clothes or sustainment items for those long callouts,” review by Virginia Officer.

The officer reviewing the TT Officers Bag from Pennsylvania is part of a detective division and the team outfitted the bag as a call-out bag for their division. They were able to store all the equipment required for most crime scenes including fingerprint processing and DNA collection equipment. The team found the bag to be well constructed, very durable, and versatile. “Overall, we were very impressed with the quality and versatility of the bag.”

The versatile grab-and-go TT Officers Bag is designed to carry gear, accessories, and clothing and can be easily configured to carry by hand, over the shoulder, or worn as a backpack for hands-free operation.

The main compartment front has a MOLLE hook-and-loop panel for configuring additional gear or pouches. The pocket on the front and the two large pockets on each end are enclosed with durable YKK zippers. The main compartment features a lockable zipper. The interior has multiple compartments for organized packing.

Made from rugged 700 denier Cordura® fabric and available in black, the TT Officers Bag has an MSRP of $249.00.

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