POLICE RIOT GEAR | RIOT BATON | RIOT HELMET | GAS MASK

[@w00dy-18]

As a european LEO, It seems like riot control in the US hasn't really changed since the 70's. I find the lack of riotshield and the wooden batons quite strange. Shields are very important to protect against rocks, molotovs, large projectiles. Long rubber batons cannot be destroyed. We don't use a lot of teargas grenades. Large sprayscans are preferred. The watercannon is the most important tool. At large riots we use two or three of them.

[@alexnewell6504]

Ehh. Watercannons aren't an option in the U.S. looks way too bad given our history.

[@ftdefiance1]

We used long batons and shields in the past the decision not to use them is political.

[@falksudmersen5972]

well i guess you are not a german cop, because they rarely use riot shields........they have pretty good bodyarmour including the schuberth p100f riothelmet with a kevlar shell and a visorstrengh of 6mm.............still pretty useless when you got struck by a pavement plate weighting 15 kg which is thrown from 6 meters against your running direction....KO guaranteed....

[@Mck499]

American police stations are already severely underfunded, people say spending 1 million dollars on the police is too much, well they don't think around the edges just the surface, the 1 million is used for vehicles maintenance gasoline in the cars and general upkeep of them. It's also used for station upkeep like repairs if needed cleaning supplies food, water bills gas and electric bills heating bills, and some times rent. It's also used for training, there's too much of that to list off, officer salaries insurance pentions, so by the end of everything they only have a few thousand left for gear, and gearing up tons of officers usually isn't cheap

[@hoodlum4511]

The people probably wanted the gov. To take ot away I guess so the cops can't protect themselves

[@bencunningham6298]

They really need to redesign the riot helmet so the shield goes up inside the helmet like my fire helmet does. It's protected and stays out of the way when not needed.

[@omcara1]

WoW! thats cool! sure would be an improvement.

[@MG-wi1eq]

Some flight helmets have that built in feature.

[@EpicxEvolution]

I remember watching your videos before I even began working on my education requirement for CPD. Now, I'm finally going through the process. Hopefully all goes well, huge thanks for the videos.

[@freefieldtraining]

I'm happy to help brother. Good luck!

[@milesbennetdyson5]

@@freefieldtraining Will those masks protect you from allergens and COVID?

[@JWOHALL]

@@milesbennetdyson5 i know i'm late but yes it will protect from covid if you have the correct filter

[@EpicxEvolution]

@@freefieldtraining I ended up making it into the academy. Thanks again for the videos, I'll DEFINITELY be needing to check them out now. 😂

[@darkcorsair247]

@@milesbennetdyson5 any ABEK p3 i think

[@Bear-Knight]

Thin Blue Line, the silent majority is supports you 👍

[@jeffpotter6392]

I used a t-shirt rapped around my face shield to keep it from being scratched.

[@moos8498]

Sad we have to use it eventually, thank you for all of your blood, sweat and tears to just be criticized in the media.

[@ookipuki]

💖

[@marshallpaul608]

My department is talking about us turning in all our riot gear in, including bullet proof vest. All because we have too much of an advantage. IF they do that, I'm going to look for another law enforcement agency to work for. I refuse to work without protection.

[@marshallpaul608]

@Adam Beeson Yep, and to make it worse, has no law enforcement background. His educational background is a bachelor in political science.

[@ozone2629]

Yeesh

[@davidmolina487]

Sounds like Dallas...

[@brushemteeth9159]

What do you mean by "taking in"? Riot gear has martial and militaristic appearance, so it's deployment can escalate a situation. Not every demonstration needs officers in riot gear, only actual riots do. There is a reaaon why Camden, NJ has chosen these de-escalative tactics.

[@russbooth6766]

@John Smith don`t you mean they had their patrol rifles out more often? Police don`t carry LMG like the M249B or IAR...

[@jaropeanutbutter9949]

Against tear gas a P3 particulate filter is perfectly fine as tear gas or CS gas is actually a very fine powder, so technically reusing a filter would be fine as long as the filter isn’t clogged

[@andrewfriedman4972]

I’ve been wanting to see a riot gear review.

[@iamgreezy9327]

thanks for giving details on equipment

[@TheSecurityCamChannel]

Gas masks have come a long way since the WWII models we used during my time in the military.

[@ftdefiance1]

Yowza try changing the filters in the old masks

[@sanderstar1000]

So has fascism!

[@retardedchild5566]

@@sanderstar1000 ok

[@kekistanimememan170]

Sarah Anderson kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2mbdnylitB-h5I I remember you your the red haired one no?

[@flawless_Cowboy]

Yah, they're not filled with asbestos anymore.

[@Uputz]

Thank you for your service.

[@ZA-zack]

Bro you better believe I'm painting my baton pink with rainbows on it.

[@keeptyrannyfromamerica8519]

As we are required to have a straight or PR-24 baton in addition to the extendable baton on belt or vest. I got lucky and found a 24” baton that will extend to 36” Monadnock military surplus baton, its aluminum and polymer . Check online got mine from a surplus mail order in PA 2 years ago for $20 on sale. Also for those old enough to remember about 2010-2014 DHS did classes for biohazard Training if you kept the bags they have tyvek coveralls a drop leg Avon mask carrier along with mask and a practice filter to change cartridges if you cannot retreat to a safe place but you are out of air. I keep mine on my trunk bag. It meets the Berry amendment if you’re department requires US made product. Shop around find a used one, will fit the standard baton ring, including the ones with a beaver tooth.

[@Firsir]

Don’t know if it would work for you but I have a large heavy duty split ring (maybe 1.5”) that I threaded into the chin strap on my helmet. That way I can secure and carry the helmet hanging from my belt on a carabiner. It is very bulky and heavy and might not be the way your SOPs are set up but it’s popular where I am. I’ve done the same thing with my heavy duty gloves. Just make sure you use a locking carabiner in case you get bumped!

[@Adelaide_Transit]

This is from an Australian/European perspective, but it feels as if crowd control is quite heavily based on pyrotechnics and technology in the US. In Australia the most common thing used is the big fire extinguishers of capsicum spray and sometimes batons, same goes for Europe. Why is it that American police forces use more technical equipment more often.

[@aarphi1984]

Stay safe brother.

[@joshuastegman7332]

Tommy, you said that riot shields are sometimes useful. Can you do your video next week on the topic of riot shields - pros/cons and when they’re useful/when they’re not?

[@DrZaius-ph7if]

Thanks Tommy, I liked the safe life FRAS armor commercial I want one ha. Cool stuff

[@bebop_557]

Tommy's comments on rocks are important. Rocks a very common threat everybody will face in a riot, even bystanders. And one of the biggest signs a riot is going to break out soon in an area is loose street signs. Prior to a riot, agitators will loosen multiple street signs so they can rip the signs out to use as makeshift weapons. This also creates lots of rocks for other rioters to grab and use. Stay safe out there, y'all.

[@ethanwright5145]

Hi love the videos man keep up the good work

[@Timothy-NH]

Will that mask and helmet work together? I know the mask will work with the ballistic helmets, but not so sure with the riot helmet. I am surprised that safety eye wear is not just a standard part of every day wear when on duty.

[@copkid2.080]

Can you plz do a duty belt update

[@ethanwright5145]

hi if your going to get full face goggles you should get desert locusts i use them and they are awesome and rarely fog up and have a good comfortable seal round the eyes and come with clear , yellow and tinted lenses

[@HomesteadingNB]

Oh god don’t bend the straps over the front it can deform the mask and prevent a seal

[@gasmask7064]

Why was that even thought of being effective?

[@ftdefiance1]

Beats the hell out of the masks we were issued. And we kept our helmets in a pillow case

[@christiancrane2750]

Do you wear any elbow or knee pads? I work private security in downtown austin Tx. and we were really caught off gaurd when everything went down here. i had a helmet and i wore goggles with it but we didnt have any pads for our arms or legs and i took a pretty good blow to my left knee during a large fight that broke out on my property that i work at. after that day i started wearing my skateboard pads under my uniform. i keep an extra set in the go bag in my office now but im curious if there is a better solution than skateboard pads.

[@Carl-u3q]

Keep up the hard work sir and stay safe

[@KevinMcMullen.]

What is a goo place to order that gas mask from?

[@gasmask7064]

All I can say is good luck XD shits expensive.

[@davidhodson7453]

Where is the riot vest?

[@notacop7007]

Not a bad cdt kit,Some departments have better cdt gear id say portland has the best that ive seen alot them wear ballistic helmets with face shields,it all depends on what department your at

[@fro-yo-momma7082]

Is that helmet bullet proof

[@ftdefiance1]

What about corrective lens for your mask? How do police use masks if they were glasses

[@_rc03]

Typically they're sized to allow wearing glasses inside the mask. Alternatively, you can wear contact lenses. HOWEVER! If you're ever wearing contacts and get exposed to CS you're gonna have a bad time. Edit: Syntax.

[@ftdefiance1]

@@_rc03 In my time special inserts were made for your prescriptions(in theory)

[@ftdefiance1]

@@samayers578 we had those in the Army. Three years active duty and they never sent the right ones🙄

[@michaelegotti6439]

Stay safe

[@istandwithjkrowling3098]

Police riot gear ... how topical ...

[@istandwithjkrowling3098]

@John Smith Stop being so sensitive. Not everyone who disagrees with you is "trolling."

[@keeptyrannyfromamerica8519]

DJ Bug #BlackLivesMatter The current trolling is against medical and Firefighters. People who are trying to keep you alive and sheltered.

[@thatoneguy-zy7qj]

Is a riot helm dot certified?

[@johncalia8598]

i am curious as to what the two snap buttons are for that are on the back lower part of the helmet the part that would cover the back of your neck im sure someone out here if not you Tommy could enlighten me as to what they are there for PLEASE!! stay safe out there Tommy and all you other LEO'S out there that read this message thank you guy's for doing the tuff job you guy's have to do for us all and i just want to say from the bottom of my heart that you guy's and Girl's are hero's and that you guy's never forget that you guy's are loved and supported buy alote more people then it may seem at this crazy time in are country but never the less i just wanted to tell you guy's and gals THANK!!! YOU!! Incase you haven't been hearing it enough or have been getting overwhelmed with more negative then positive support lately hang in there you all will one day look back years from now and be proud that you were apart of this fight of good against evil and if you cant see it yet you will see then how important you were in making a difference for the people of you're community's and that you were brave to stand up against these mobs and held you're ground with some of the best men and women you will have ever worn that badge with you guy's Rock!! THANK YOU SO MUCH AGAIN GUY'S GOD!! BLESS!! YOU AND YOU'RE FAMILY'S!!☝😎👍🙏🙏🙏🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@CMCSS-to3to]

Do you have shields too?

[@ThatYankeeKen]

most of the time no

[@LatinoJackson]

Good to know what the enemy uses

[@Northeastbaseball]

Are you issued Turtle Gear by your department??

[@charlesstonebridge525]

Stay safe, brother.

[@Snubrevolver]

What sort of body armor do you guys wear for these "events"? Regular soft armor doesn't seem to protect very well from the pain of impacts.

[@BeautifulDaphanie]

Are there any police officers of color here!?! Black brown yellow? Love the information on your channel

[@ordobravus3229]

How are you doing in general, Tom?

[@pvt_mtbl9516]

I support police.

[@sanderstar1000]

You support racism and brutality.

[@pvt_mtbl9516]

@@sanderstar1000I do not support such things.

[@Nechayev_]

Sarah Anderson I support good cops, it’s ok to have opinions but don’t accuse someone of being such a evil thing even tho you never met them.

[@tomii11_oficial]

@@sanderstar1000 Yes, so what

[@mickeywinstead1993]

if you shoot somebody would you agree they better have a weapon

[@ftdefiance1]

So in your entire life you never lost a wrestling or boxing match? I did in Highschool and in various training classes. I loose on the street I can be kicked to death or shot with my own gun

[@mickeywinstead1993]

that had nothing to do with my question

[@welpTFS]

Riot police should use water guns.

[@bluetoast8584]

Kind of looks like the SpaceBalls helmet

[@gasmask7064]

I’m guessing civilians can’t own riot gear “legally”?

[@ftdefiance1]

In most states you can. There isn't a big demand for masks so they and filters may be hard to find. Google Ballistic helmets you should find them if in quantity and motorcycle helmets come with face shields.

[@notacop7007]

In the united states a civilian can own so called riot gear as in gas mask,riot helmet, shield,baton,even cs gas gernades if you want depends on your state and local laws though,you can get cs gas gernades made by def tec or any other less lethal companies ONLY second hand do to the fact that the companies have a policy not to sell to civilians but if you get your FEL lisense than you can buy from texas machine gun co

[@gasmask7064]

NotA Cop not sure if this ruins anything, but I’m in California

[@notacop7007]

@@gasmask7064 well alittle check your local laws on owning cs gas,but everything else I mentioned is legal there,and even though I'm in law enforcement I can tell you this as long as your not caught with it,then it's not hurting anyone

[@gasmask7064]

NotA Cop well I guess it’s not such a smart idea walking around in any state with riot gear on now is it? You gave some good advice so I’ll do just that. Currently buying a nice helmet and chest rig.

[@a.m.thomas9366]

Thank you. NOW DROP AND GIVE ME 50 PUSH-UPS !

[@brushemteeth9159]

Does your employer prohibit you from saying what agency you work for?

[@adrielburned6924]

I call it the woke stick.

[@66azannor]

They have been putting paint in super soaker water guns.. get paint on your mask you're out of service

[@nick_i]

Yeah I’m an officer in Richmond, VA. That seems to be really popular with folks building their little bunkers around all the monuments out here...gone through 2 masks in the last week and a half.

[@nathan-ls8yw]

Nick I stay safe man

[@gasmask7064]

Nick I what? These masks are made to handle some real dangerous stuff, paint renders them useless? Or is it the vision that is messed up?

[@Nechayev_]

Nick I feels bad, same thing but Opposite side, I was taking pictures of RCMP ERT during a peaceful protest then one of the fuckers shot and cracked the visor of my riot helmet, everyone got mad but luckily they payed for a new helmet for me but sadly it’s a down grade because it’s from the 80s and my current but broken one is from 2014.

[@jesterflight8593]

Did you say Ass-Mask?

[@markobrian7838]

Your tax paid fascist gear

[@bendover4393]

Hi tommy! Hope you’re doing well and staying safe!