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The police duty belt consists of the equipment that a police or security officer must carry with them at all times. These items vary by municipality, but typically incorporate handcuffs, a police flashlight, radio, a baton, a handgun and ammunition and pepper spray, mace or other chemical spray. Every single of the items carried on the police officer's duty belt is a high performance, heavy duty piece of potentially lifesaving gear. DEMANDING JOB, HIGH Performance Gear The police officer is in a high anxiety job that can turn out to be unsafe at a moments notice. When we feel of the requirements of a police officer, we frequently think of the defensive weapons they carry, such as a handgun or a baton. Even though these items do make up an integral portion of the high performance duty belt, they are undoubtedly not the only part. It is essential then that the officer have the highest top quality, reliable gear. By carrying a tactical flashlight in the duty belt, as well as added batteries and a replacement bulb, the officer can be secure in realizing that the flashlight that he has will work when the want arises. In reality, most police officer's carry a lot more than 1 flashlight, frequently one particular battery operated and one particular rechargeable police flashlight. THE Right Gear The equipment that a police officer carries on his duty belt can save his life. With couple of exceptions, the gear that is carried is decided by the municipality where the officer is employed. Most duty belts will consist of a handgun and holster, additional ammunition, a tactical flashlight, a radio and holster, handcuffs, and a baton. In addition, some municipalities carry chemical sprays, such as pepper spray or mace, and some carry battery powered gorgeous devices. Most officers will also carry their personal tiny notebooks and ink pen, and might also carry a cell phone. The selection on what an officer carries with him in the field need to balance the needs of keeping the officer safe and getting realistic in what the officer can actually carry. It is often a judgment contact when deciding what really should be carried and what must be left off the belt. The handgun and holster, radio, and tactical flashlight are not lightweight items, but heavy duty, high efficiency equipment. Although it is often advisable to be over ready for any circumstance, particularly in a high pressure circumstance such as law enforcement, it is not often possible. A police duty belt that weighs so significantly that it fatigues the police officer, shifts around when he runs immediately after a suspect, or does not allow totally free movement is far more of a hinderer than a help. All of the equipment that is carried by the police officer on his duty belt have to be evenly distributed across the belt so that it is much less most likely to shift or trigger back strain. The officer becomes accustomed to the place of each and every of the tools located on his belt and they become an extension of his hands. The duty belt is an essential and lifesaving piece of gear, possibly the most essential portion of the police officer's uniform. ~Ben Anton, 2008 censer