UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE
NOTICE
1.12
October 8, 2020
TO: All Concerned Personnel
FROM: Chairperson, Uniform and Equipment Committee
SUBJECT: OCTOBER 2020 APPROVED UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT ITEMS
The Uniform and Equipment Committee and the Chief of Police have approved the following
uniform and equipment items:
1. APPROVAL OF AXON BODY WORN VIDEO WING MOUNT
The magnetized Flex Body Worn Video (BWV) mounts have been failing to remain
secured to the wearer during various use of force incidents, as well as with other field
operations. The AXON Wing Mount was evaluated and was found to fill the void, and
provides a more secure option to mounting the BWV to the uniform shirt without any
physical uniform modifications, and is approved. The use of a secondary cloth material
placed behind the uniform shirt, in between the mount base and uniform shirt, drastically
reduces wear to the uniform.
Note: Once the magnetized Flex mount has been replaced by the Wing mount, the
magnetized Flex mount will no longer be authorized for use. The Heavy Duty Magnet
Mount is still authorized. This Notice does not change existing policy related to Body
Worn Video.
2. APPROVAL OF NEW BALLISTIC HELMET AND PAULSON UNIVERSAL
FACE SHIELD MOUNT SYSTEM
A product evaluation was conducted for a new ballistic helmet that was lighter, provided
a broader field of view to the wearer, protected against more small arms projectile
impacts, and had enhanced padding and suspension for weight management. Based on
the field testing, the evaluation process as well as independent scientific data, the
following helmets are approved for bidding and selection for the Department approved
helmet:
• Point Blank HLMDIALFMOOMICH full cut helmet with BOA dial harness
suspension system and Point Blank 7 pads
• Safariland Protech Delta 4 1221928 full cut helmet with BOA suspension system
and Non-fat pads padding
• United Shield ACH-MICH-MIL with 4D pads and BOA suspension system
• Paulson Universal Face Shield Mount System for MICH helmets and
Paulson DK5-H, 6 inch face shield
Note: Personnel shall have a Velcro backed name tape with the dimensions of 7/8 inches
high, and 4 Yz inches long, with a black background and bright white embroidered
lettering, depicting the employee’s name affixed to the front of the helmet. A Velcro
backed name tape with the dimensions of 2 Yz inches high, and 4 Yz inches long, with a
black background and bright white embroidered lettering, depicting the employee’s
Serial Number affixed to the rear of the helmet.
3. APPROVAL OF WATERSHED ALPHA JACKET AND BRAVO PANTS
RAIN GEAR FOR MOTOR PERSONNEL
Traffic Group, Special Enforcement Section, tested the Watershed Bravo pants and Alpha
jacket for Department motor personnel. The Watershed Alpha jacket and Bravo pants are
approved for private purchase for Motor personnel.
• The Alpha jacket is to have a two-inch extension for the length of the jacket, and
collar length extended by one additional inch, for a total of a four-inch collar, to
reach far up into the rider’s helmet
• The Alpha jacket is to be yellow in color with reflective striping on the back and
legs, and “Police” on the back
• The Bravo pants are to be black in color with reflective striping on the legs, and a
zipper added to the front area
4. APPROVAL OF NEXT GENERATION PISTOL WITH OPTIC CAPABILITIES
In-Service Training Division, Firearms Training Section (ISTD, FTS), conducted a
product evaluation of pistols with optic capabilities. The testing was completed per
Department Handgun Test Protocols. The following optic versions of existing
Department approved firearm manufacturers and models are authorized for private
purchase Department use:
• Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Optics Ready pistols
• Glock MOS pistols, to include the Model 45, in MOS and non-MOS versions
• STI and Staccato 2011 DUO pistols
Note: Only firearms that are manufactured from the factory with an optic cut will be
authorized. Modified optic cuts that are added to a non-optic cut firearm void factory
warranties and will decertify the firearm for Department service.
5. APPROVAL OF PISTOL OPTICS
In-Service Training Division, Firearms Training Section conducted a market survey for
pistol mounted optics to be used with Department approved pistols, and tested the
following pistol optics on optic ready model pistols. The following optics are approved
for private purchase and Department use:
• Aimpoint ACRO PI (in black)
• Trijicon RMR Type 2 (in black)
• Sig Sauer Romeo 1 PRO (in black)
Note: High profile front and rear sights from existing Department approved manufactures
will be required to “co-witness” with the optic dot. Personnel will not be authorized to
mount an optic on their pistol, on or off duty, until successful completion of a
Department Certified Pistol Optics Transition School.
6. APPROVAL OF OPTIC CAPABLE HOLSTERS
In-Service Training Division, Firearms Training Section, conducted a product evaluation
of holsters with optic capabilities. US Duty Gear and Safariland holsters were tested.
The holsters retain the traditional LAPD appearance and accommodate new pistol optics.
The following holsters are authorized for private purchase and Department use:
• Safariland 6360RDS series synthetic leather wrapped holster
• US Duty Gear synthetic leather wrapped holster in the optic and non-optic version
7. APPROVAL OF WEAPON LIGHTS
In-Service Training Division, Firearms Training Section tested updated pistol mounted
lights and the following pistol lights, black in color, are approved for private purchase
and use:
• Streamlight TLR-6 series and TLR-7 series
• Nightstick TWM-850XL and TCM-550XL
• Surefire X300 Ultra A, B and XCI-B
If you have any questions regarding this Notice, please contact Sergeant II Salvatore De Bella, Equipment Assessment and Evaluation Coordinator, or Police Officer III Christina Ambriz, Assistant Equipment Assessment and Evaluation Coordinator, Personnel and Training Bureau at (213) 486-7090.
Approved by:
MARTIN A. BAEZA, Deputy Chief (Chairperson – Uniform & Equipment Committee)
DOMINIC CHOI, Deputy Chief (Chief of Staff – Office of the Chief of Police)
DISTRIBUTION “D”