Application Police duty belt

1 application

1.1 belt keepers
1.2 belt suspenders
1.3 fasteners

application

duty belts wrap around officer s waist , fasten buckle @ front. protected velcro cover prevent release of belt other officer.

belt keepers

in past, many belts sag , move around while around waist while officer engaging in physical activity. belt keepers wrap around duty belt , trouser belt, ensuring belt stays in place, when officer taking belt or engaging in altercation suspect.

belt suspenders

a three-way buckle.

belt suspenders allow wearer move portion of weight of belt onto shoulders, reducing weight imposed on lower back. means belt not have worn tightly, cutting down on pressure exerted on stomach , waist area. however, there safety concerns on suspenders, can used against officer in event of struggle, newer versions such break off act clip-on tie when pulled, reducing risk of injury officer.

fasteners

traditionally, belts have been fastened using metal buckle; however, type changing number of reasons. plastic buckles more common, , many incorporate three-way buckle system added security. example of coplock system, requires wearer depress third release catch before buckles may separated; decrease chance of belt being released wearer.

plastic buckles favored on traditional metal versions, because when in use easier adjust length of belt suit officers natural curves, whereas metal belt buckles possible have belt @ pre-set lengths, determined position of holes in belt, therefore making difficult suit officer personally.