subject: The Broad Spectrum Of Police Gloves [print this page] A police officer's life is often spent living on the edge in the face of danger. There are, of course, quiet days where not much happens during patrol. But there are also many days where is the mainstay and danger is found at every turn. Amongst the many different types of police gear worn by officers, a very important piece of gear is the gloves. Police gloves are considered a necessary part of tactical gear worn by police officers that serve an important role in carrying out one's duties. Because police officers hold many different roles, there are also different types of gloves to be worn at different times.
One type of glove worn by police are designed for disturbance control. These police gloves are lined with material that is cut resistant and will be outfitted with extra padding on the back of the glove as well as at the fingers. This type of glove is meant to withstand force and to grip well. There are also police gloves with hard knuckles, typically made from a hard polymer. This type of glove acts well as a weapon when a police officer must engage in punching. Knuckle gloves are also the best type of glove to wear when one must operate heavy machinery.
Another type of glove worn by police is the FASTAC glove, which is intended for wear when the hands may be exposed to flames, extreme heat, or friction. These police gloves are usually made from cow leather. They are designed with an added layer for protecting parts of the fingers and the entire palm, as well as extra leather wrapped between the thumb and index finger. Police gloves that are popular with officers who transport prisoners and who work in correctional facilities are known as gladiator gloves, which are a form of patrol gloves. These gloves are seamless, with leather that extends from the palm and then wraps around each individual finger. They are also typically slash resistant and offer a good amount of fingertip sensation.
The various types of police gloves can come with a great number of features. For example, they may contain material in the inner lining which is slash resistant. The gloves can also be breathable and tactile, which are perfect if you need to easily move your fingers, a decent amount of touch sensation and for wear in the warmer summer months. Just like there are gloves for wear in the warmer months, there are also gloves to be worn on patrol during the cold winter months, with plenty of insulation to keep the hands warm.Additionally, there are police gloves that have multiple layers of protection to make them resistant to fluids.
There are a countless number of types of police gloves that are specifically designed to the various duties and activities engaged in by law enforcement personnel. Wearing the right glove, which corresponds with the particular activity for which it was designed and intended is important to keep police officers safe while carrying out their duties.
