Law enforcement officers often need to handle hazardous equipment and dangerous people, and so proper hand protection is essential. We stock a variety of protective gloves from some of the biggest names in tactical equipment, including Mechanix Wear, Hatch, Damascus and Voodoo Tactical.
Gloves for law enforcement and tactical personnel have to strike a fine balance. On the one hand, they have to provide meaningful protection from a variety of hazards. On the other hand, the officer still needs to be able to perform delicate manual tasks, including firearm use and handcuff operation.
The lightest options are plain, unlined gloves, typically made from leather or another flexible material and designed for a close fit. The second-skin fit provides unmatched flexibility and tactile feedback, making them an excellent option for frisking suspects and other fine manual tasks. Fingerless designs make the gloves cooler to wear and also allow easier touchscreen use, although many glove styles include touchscreen-compatible finger and thumb pads. Some heavier gloves also feature removable index fingertips, making trigger control easier.
Heavier protective gloves often feature high-strength fibers like Kevlar woven into the material for increased protection against cuts. NOMEX is also commonly used to provide increased flame and heat resistance, useful for hazardous operations. The heaviest gloves also come with armour plates across the knuckles and other vulnerable areas, usually made from rubber, thermoplastic, carbon fiber or other impact-resistant materials. This hard armor is often articulated to preserve mobility. Although less tactile and flexible than lighter gloves, heavy protective styles often come with dexterity-enhancing features like articulated fingers and high-grip palm materials. Many protective gloves also combine an armored rear with a lightweight and flexible palm to deliver both protection and flexibility.
When shopping for protective gloves online at CopsPlus, don't forget that every style we sell is covered by our low price guarantee.
