police equipment & gear
These metal fasteners are used by officers to secure a suspect's wrists together.
what is Handcuffs
(Age 32, Dallas Police Department): A Navy veteran who was fatally shot in the line of fire during the ambush.
who was Officer Patricio E. Zamarripa
Active in the 1970s, he confessed to 28 murders across multiple states, though experts believe his true victim count may be much higher.
who was Ted Bundy
Typically star- or shield-shaped, this item is worn on the uniform to show an officer's authority and identification number.
what is Badge
(Age 40s, Dallas Police Department): Fatally shot while protecting demonstrators and the public.
who was Officer Michael Krol
Murdered 17 men and boys in Wisconsin and Ohio between 1978 and 1991, shocking the public with acts of cannibalism and necrophilia.
who was Jeffrey Dahmer
Often containing Kevlar, this protective vest is worn under or over a uniform to protect against gunfire.
what is Body Armor
(Age 43, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Police): A DART police officer who was fatally shot while responding to the active shooter scene.
who was Officer Brent Thompson
Killed at least 33 young men and boys in Illinois during the 1970s, operating under the guise of a local community volunteer and clown.
who was John Wayne Gacy
This collapsible, telescopic nightstick is carried on an officer's duty belt as a less-lethal compliance tool.
what is Tactical Baton
(Age 48, Dallas Police Department): Fatally shot by the sniper while securing the downtown protest.
who was Officer Lorne Ahrens
Confessed to 93 murders and is confirmed by the FBI as the most prolific documented serial killer in U.S. history.
who was Samuel Little
Sometimes called a "Sam Browne," this heavy-duty piece of load-bearing gear holds an officer's holster, radio, and pouches.
what is Duty Belt
(Age 55, Dallas Police Department): A former Army Ranger who was fatally shot while engaging the active shooter and moving people to safety.
who was Sergeant Michael J. Smith
Known as the "Green River Killer," he was convicted of 49 murders in Washington state, though he confessed to many more.
who was Gary Ridgway