Tiny flashlight with a pocket clip. Streamlight MicroStream is great. Clip it on an epaulet/shoulder mic strap on his uniform shirt or outer vest, bam, hands free lighting for nighttime note taking or ticket writing.
Personalized engraved metal Miranda rights card
Patrol unit seat organizer
A good quality pocket knife
Good quality socks. Darn Tough are my hands down favorite. Expensive, but worth every penny and have a lifetime warranty
Depending on how much youâre willing to spend, a [Cool Cop](https://coolcop.com/)
Waterproof pocket notepads. Rite in the rain ones are pricey, but you can get some that are just as good from amazon
CAT tourniquet. Absolute must have, can never have too many, even if his department issues him one. Donât buy on Amazon, it may be fake, you can get them directly from North American Rescue, the company that makes them, on their website.
Metal ticket book holder
A pair of handcuffs with his name engraved on them. handcuffwarehouse.com does engraving for free when you order a pair. Iâm sure he has cuffs already, but trust me, they have a tendency to grow legs and walk away, usually into another officerâs car/duty belt.
Just a few ideas for you of things Iâve personally found useful during my career.
That is a good point. But the same can be said about a seatbelt. I know weâve all seen videos, and some may have experienced it personally, of guys getting stuck on their seatbelt when trying to jump out of their car quickly. Just one of those things you have to be cognizant of when driving around. Also the end that sits inside your vest is actually pretty soft, flexible rubber. And itâs not attached to your body anywhere, just sits a couple inches into the front of your vest. So I imagine in a crazy SHTF scenario if you were to bail out of your car with it still in there it would probably come out pretty easily
Understandable. Iâm told they bring it up in the academy here when it comes to talking about little things new officers might consider buying themselves. I heard some guy on the felony response team at my local PD apparently got one and it happened to them so thatâs how I know about the âwhat ifâ part.
Tourniquet!!!! Every Leo should car one on their person whenever they are working. Itâs a great lifesaving piece of equipment. About $40 a piece. Donât buy off Amazon (a lot of cheap ones that will break) a CAT is usually the go to style.
Also pocketknife or multitool. Both needed and useful.
Leatherman multitool. Like a nice, name brand Leatherman. Wife got me one 10 years ago, I've carried it every day, use it often, and it looks brand new.
Gift cards for meals on shift are also good.
Depending on your budget, guardian angel makes a cool little light. Iâm seeing a lot of police issues these days. I believe the small ones are 50 and the large ones are about 120.
My department knives are the hot ticket item. Yes we all need flashlights Tourniquets first aid kits handcuffs ect. But I have never seen a group of cops get more excited as when they get a new gun or a new knife. I carry a nice custom knife inside my vest which is basically just a good luck charm. Then I have my throwaway knife on my belt. This is what I use for cutting seatbelts zip ties shoelaces ect.
this was useful for my husband because he can leave his wedding ring at home.
I bought him a [thin blue line ring](https://boldringco.com/products/thin-blue-line-ring-law-enforcement-appreciation-ring-first-responder-ring) with a personal engraving message in the band and he loves it. Since its made of tungsten metal it will never scratch or tarnish, which is perfect for his active hands
I received a Leatherman tool on 1998 as a graduation gift..I used it almost daily while in patrol. Still have and use it often. Retired 4 years ago. Still scary sharp and all the tools still work.
I'm just here reading the comments to see what I should buy my self
Sameđ
Tiny flashlight with a pocket clip. Streamlight MicroStream is great. Clip it on an epaulet/shoulder mic strap on his uniform shirt or outer vest, bam, hands free lighting for nighttime note taking or ticket writing. Personalized engraved metal Miranda rights card Patrol unit seat organizer A good quality pocket knife Good quality socks. Darn Tough are my hands down favorite. Expensive, but worth every penny and have a lifetime warranty Depending on how much youâre willing to spend, a [Cool Cop](https://coolcop.com/) Waterproof pocket notepads. Rite in the rain ones are pricey, but you can get some that are just as good from amazon CAT tourniquet. Absolute must have, can never have too many, even if his department issues him one. Donât buy on Amazon, it may be fake, you can get them directly from North American Rescue, the company that makes them, on their website. Metal ticket book holder A pair of handcuffs with his name engraved on them. handcuffwarehouse.com does engraving for free when you order a pair. Iâm sure he has cuffs already, but trust me, they have a tendency to grow legs and walk away, usually into another officerâs car/duty belt. Just a few ideas for you of things Iâve personally found useful during my career.
A Cool Cop sounds like a great idea until you have to jump out of your car at a momentâs notice while itâs still attached to you.
That is a good point. But the same can be said about a seatbelt. I know weâve all seen videos, and some may have experienced it personally, of guys getting stuck on their seatbelt when trying to jump out of their car quickly. Just one of those things you have to be cognizant of when driving around. Also the end that sits inside your vest is actually pretty soft, flexible rubber. And itâs not attached to your body anywhere, just sits a couple inches into the front of your vest. So I imagine in a crazy SHTF scenario if you were to bail out of your car with it still in there it would probably come out pretty easily
Understandable. Iâm told they bring it up in the academy here when it comes to talking about little things new officers might consider buying themselves. I heard some guy on the felony response team at my local PD apparently got one and it happened to them so thatâs how I know about the âwhat ifâ part.
Blackout curtains.
Tourniquet!!!! Every Leo should car one on their person whenever they are working. Itâs a great lifesaving piece of equipment. About $40 a piece. Donât buy off Amazon (a lot of cheap ones that will break) a CAT is usually the go to style. Also pocketknife or multitool. Both needed and useful.
This đŻ. Connected to this, rdr gear tourniquet strut for his holster. Or a hard case to mount on his belt or the rdr strut.
A good knife. A St Michaelâs necklace, or a special coin he can tuck in his vest or pocket.
Prepaid therapy or family law.
Go on eBay type in his agency name search for a coffee cup, collectible challenge coin . St Michaels medal, prayer card ,
Seatbelt cutter, glass breaker, or a thin wallet or money clip. Maybe one that holds just a couple bills, a card or two, and his departmental ID.
Maybe a good watch
Stick with something like a Casio G-shock. Theyâll handle the daily abuse and wonât break the bank if they do break.
Leatherman multitool. Like a nice, name brand Leatherman. Wife got me one 10 years ago, I've carried it every day, use it often, and it looks brand new.
Iâve used a Gerber Multiplier almost every single day on the job, so I concur
If you order direct from Leatherman, you can get it engraved.
Flashlight!!!! Not matter how many you have and how expensive they are, you can always use another!!!
https://spearpointtech.com/
A journal to keep track of all the stuff he's going to do. After 32yrs it's a regret of mine
Someone got me one of those key clips that goes on your belt and itâs the most useful thing ever.
A seat organizer.
Gift cards for meals on shift are also good. Depending on your budget, guardian angel makes a cool little light. Iâm seeing a lot of police issues these days. I believe the small ones are 50 and the large ones are about 120.
A nice knife, a good flashlight (if his agency doesnât issue), a duty bag/ seat organizer, under armor compression shirts.
a small, high quality, window punch.
My department knives are the hot ticket item. Yes we all need flashlights Tourniquets first aid kits handcuffs ect. But I have never seen a group of cops get more excited as when they get a new gun or a new knife. I carry a nice custom knife inside my vest which is basically just a good luck charm. Then I have my throwaway knife on my belt. This is what I use for cutting seatbelts zip ties shoelaces ect.
this was useful for my husband because he can leave his wedding ring at home. I bought him a [thin blue line ring](https://boldringco.com/products/thin-blue-line-ring-law-enforcement-appreciation-ring-first-responder-ring) with a personal engraving message in the band and he loves it. Since its made of tungsten metal it will never scratch or tarnish, which is perfect for his active hands
I received a Leatherman tool on 1998 as a graduation gift..I used it almost daily while in patrol. Still have and use it often. Retired 4 years ago. Still scary sharp and all the tools still work.