The police and military personals are exposed to potential physical harm everyday of their active duty and they must be protected with top class protective gear while they are discharging their duties faithfully.

Some modern manufacturers have understood the new and highly modified protective gear requirements of modern day police in the United States and they now offer special coveralls, goggles, new type of bullet proof vests, EOD and gear against Weapons of mass destruction.

These weapons of mass destruction include chemical, biological and radiological weapons and the quick safe disposal of these weapons requires specialized safety equipment for the police units trained in the disposal of these types of threats. The new police tactical gear offers good protection against electrical and mechanical shock.

The tactical gear of the security forces has changed to cope up with new security threats. Tactical military gear has also changed for almost all the branches of the armed forces. To keep with terrorist threats tactical assault gear has also been modified to keep up with new requirements.

The police also use bullet proof vests and head gear for protection against shooting by armed assailants. The police also carry batons while patrolling on duty. Black handcuffs are increasingly being used at night for more stealthy operations and restraining the criminals.