Duty gear cops actually carry
What other officers chose, with the specs to back it up.
The duty belt cops chose
We asked officers what belt they wear. One vote each.
See the full resultsHow we pick gear
Officers vote
We ask working cops what they carry. One vote per officer, and we show the counts.
Specs from makers
Every number links to the maker’s own page, with the date we checked it.
Nobody pays to rank
Brands can’t buy a spot. If we earn a commission, we say so on the page.
Built by cops, for cops
Gear For Cops started from the gear questions officers ask each other at roll call. We turn those answers into something you can check before you spend your own money.
About Gear For CopsFrom the blog
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Cold weather layering for patrol: base, mid and outer layers that work on a shift
Layering for cold patrol shifts: base, mid and outer layers, socks, boots, gloves, cruiser vs foot post, uniform policy, with OSHA and NIOSH guidance.
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Police gloves guide: duty, cut-resistant and winter
Police gloves explained: ANSI/ISEA 105 cut levels A1-A9, needle-resistance claims and limits, touchscreen, winter gloves and sizing, with maker specs.
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Patrol bag guide: what to look for and what officers pack
Patrol bag buying guide: size in liters, fabric denier, trunk vs seat, organization, plus a packing checklist and four bags with maker-published specs.