If you’re an officer of the law, here’s a list of police duty gear you’ll want to buy and have handy in the trunk of your car to make your everyday life easier:
Leather work gloves
You don’t know when you might need these gloves, says Police Mag. You might end up removing debris from the site of a road collision and offer your assistance to the people inside the vehicle, which could mean you’ll end up working with broken glass. These gloves can protect your hands so you don’t have to suffer from scratches, cuts and burns, among other things.
Flashlights
Anyone who has ever known the dynamic duo from sci-fi classic The X-Files know how much those two put a premium on their flashlights. If you’re going to go traipse into dark alleys and warehouses, there’s nothing like a good, old handy pair of flashlights for you and your partner to light the way.
Emergency disaster kit
There’s no telling what will happen tomorrow. It’s best to be prepared for anything that might happen. That’s why having an emergency kit in your truck is smart. When disaster strikes, you and your trusty kit will be there to take it on. Just be sure you regularly check and update the contents of your kit. If it’s been sitting there for more than a year or two—because you keep forgetting to use it, you might need to replenish a few of the supplies.
Extra clothes
Whether you need body armor or tactical clothes, it might be helpful to keep some handy in the trunk of your car or at your locker. That way, if you ever need these police duty gear items, you won’t have to waste time trying to find them. You’ll know exactly where to get them.