By Joanna Putman
Police1
Starting a career in law enforcement requires the right tools and equipment to ensure safety and efficiency on the job. For rookie police officers, having reliable and high-quality gear can make all the difference in daily duties. Our columnists compiled a list of the best products for rookie cops as they navigate their police officer career.
Todd Fletcher is the owner and lead instructor for Combative Firearms Training, LLC, providing training for law enforcement firearms instructors nationwide. With over 25 years of experience as a firearms and defensive tactics instructor, he retired after more than 31 years in law enforcement. Fletcher recommends rookie officers upgrade essential tools and stock up on educational materials.
Warren Wilson is a captain, training commander, and rangemaster with an Oklahoma metropolitan police department, and has been a full-time law enforcement officer since 1996. He is a former SWAT team leader, current firearms instructor and certified De-Escalation Instructor and Force Science Analyst. Wilson recommends rookie officers use essential hydration and comfort items, as well as safety and emergency preparedness equipment.
Commander Eric Tung has been a police officer for 16 years in Washington State and currently oversees patrol operations as well as his department’s wellness and peer support programs. He has led and innovated recruiting, hiring, training, community engagement, civil disturbance and field training programs. Tung recommends that rookie officers get essential security access tools and other practical equipment to enhance their effectiveness on duty.
Daniel J. Borowick, MS, CSCS, and founder of DOMEX Strength and Fitness, LLC is a former DEA Special Agent who has over 27 years of tactical experience in federal (DEA) and state (New Jersey State Police). Currently, he is a strength and conditioning specialist serving in the U.S. Army’s (H2F) Holistic Health and Fitness Program. Borowick recommended products to keep in your car or on your person, designed to make patrolling more efficient.
