Emergency Equipment

2000

Riot Gear

A black ballistic helmet, based on the military design, along with gas mask  and carrying bag are issued per capita to all troopers.

This type of riot equipment was first issued in 2000.

When troopers are assigned to a riot detail, for security and safety reasons, they remove their ties and name plates.

Close-up of the current State Police ballistic helmet. No markings are used on the helmet.
The above mourning pin was authorized in 2003 to honor the memory of members or other law enforcement officials who are killed in the line of duty.
Current uniform patch shown above, was adopted in 1988
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