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Law and Traffic Enforcement Solutions

October 16, 2019

Law and Traffic Enforcement Solutions

Regardless of your job, having an organized workspace where everything you need is at your fingertips is important. And if you’re a crime scene investigator, SWAT team member, or traffic control technician, your “workspace” is wherever you’re needed at that moment.

In law and traffic enforcement, it’s especially critical (and even at times lifesaving) that your work vehicle become your mobile “command center,” with all your tools and equipment ready, organized, and safe from damage and theft. Here are three Extendobed solutions designed specifically for you and your team’s needs.

The DC Metro: Compartmentalized Command Center for CSI Applications

For crime scene investigators, storing and preserving physical evidence from a crime scene is crucial. Such a methodical and careful job requires a mobile space that is both well-organized and secure. The DC Metro unit is one of the most compartmentalized extension beds that we offer; its functional design features multiple storage compartments, a full-extension drawer, pull-out trays, and an upper platform for optimal organization. Safely and securely store evidence collection kits, flagging equipment, toolkits, PPE, and all other equipment (large and small) that investigators need handy at the scene.

The DC Metro is fully customizable for any type of CSI vehicle, from vans to trucks, and its storage design is also customizable so that it’s made to function best with how you work.

The St. Charles: Compact Design, Easy Access to Traffic Control Equipment

Transporting traffic control equipment is tricky; it involves hauling a lot of heavy, bulky equipment that often needs to be loaded and unloaded quickly, and accessible at all times. Heavy traffic control equipment includes weight scales that typically weigh between 40-50lbs. This can be a back-breaking, work injury nightmare with constant loading and unloading at various sites. The compact design of our St. Charles unit addresses this common industry challenge, and others, when it comes to hauling and organizing traffic control equipment.

The St. Charles extended bed comes equipped with scale racks that make weight scales easily accessible. A creeper shelf and an upper platform with steel cage containment is also part of the St. Charles design, allowing easy loading and unloading of traffic cones, barricades, barriers, flare tubes, and other traffic control equipment and supplies. Fully customizable to fit the size and function of your traffic control vehicle, the St. Charles can have up to a 3,000 lb. capacity in a compact, multi-functional design.

The LA Van: Securable Storage for Valuable SWAT and Tactical Equipment

Double the amount of storage in your SWAT vehicle with our LA Van slideout, which creates vertical storage (especially effective for taller vehicles) with multiple, stacked storage compartments made from heavy-duty steel caging. This unit’s ultra-functional design includes full-extension locking drawers to keep tactical equipment secure, and storage compartments large and small for transporting everything from weight scales and air compressors to medical bags and weather tents — all in an organized, easy-to-find manner.

Designed expressly for SWAT and tactical teams, the LA Van is also fully customizable to fit the size and usability of your van. Additional custom options include a power drive, which makes extending and retracting the slideout from the vehicle effortless, especially on steep inclines and rough terrains. Custom shelving for van walls and on the slideout unit itself is also available as an option.

At Extendobed, we have been serving the law and traffic enforcement professionals for over 30 years with our industrial-strength extended beds. With an extension of over 100% that brings the entire slideout past the taillights and a weight capacity of up to 3,000 lbs., our heavy-duty bed extenders are fully customizable for how you work best.

To learn how a custom Extendobed solution can meet your specific needs, email us at: websales@extendobed.com.

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How SWAT and Bomb Units Stay Effective and Keep People Safe

June 19, 2019

How SWAT and Bomb Units Stay Effective and Keep People Safe

SWAT teams and bomb units are highly trained, and they require specialized equipment to do their jobs safely and effectively. When these teams are called in, they face tense, time-sensitive situations — and seconds matter.

Developed in the 1960s by the Los Angeles Police Department, SWAT teams now exist in 90% of cities with a population of more than 50,000 residents. That translates to around 1,200 police department-coordinated SWAT teams.

Bomb squads are trained to handle and safely dispose of potentially explosive materials, and they deal with more than just intentionally fabricated bombs. A bomb squad may also handle fireworks, dangerous chemical combinations, and accidents involving volatile or combustible materials. These specialized teams are full-time forces, sometimes supplemented by reserve officers, and they work with local law enforcement to keep communities safe.

Having well-organized and easy-to-access equipment in their mobile units makes SWAT teams and bomb units safer and more effective. Let’s consider what the field might look like for these crisis specialists.

What Emerging Scenes Look Like

SWAT stands for Specialized Weapons and Tactics. These teams respond to a variety of dangerous situations. For example, a SWAT team might be called in to a hostage situation, in which innocent people are in a vulnerable position between law enforcement and suspects. These types of situations are rarely clear cut, and they often include rapidly changing environments and many unknowns.

SWAT teams may also be called to assist with crowd control or dispersal during events where a large number of people congregate, including rallies, marches, and sport gatherings. In each of these settings, there’s a real possibility of a riot breaking out. Law enforcement units with specialized training designed to keep crowds safe are sometimes the difference between a peaceful gathering and a dangerous public incident. Other circumstances include active shooter scenarios, barricaded suspects, and counterterrorism situations.

For bomb squads, circumstances can vary broadly. Someone may call in a bomb threat to a school, shopping center, or other populated public location, prompting immediate mobilization, evacuation, and slow, careful implementation of safety protocols. Traffic accidents or job site accidents may also require a bomb squad.

Bomb squads and SWAT teams each have their own specialized tools and equipment, which must be safely transported in the correct quantities and in a neatly organized and accessible fashion.

Specialized Tools

You’ll find SWAT teams carrying specific equipment such as advanced imaging tools to see where people are inside a building, body armor and shields, and specialized gas. Each tool they carry addresses the safety of the SWAT officer, the people involved in the incident, and bystanders. In addition, SWAT team members use standard law enforcement equipment such as evidence collection kits, first aid medical supplies, and weapons.

Bomb squads use robots that are specifically designed to approach potential — and actual — explosives. They also utilize x-ray equipment, special suiting material to protect their specialists, containment vessels, and much more specialized materials. Incident locations are diverse and often unpredictable, so getting each situation under control quickly and safely is the top priority.

Because of the wide variation of circumstances that SWAT teams and bomb squads encounter, safety, organization, reliability, and quick access to equipment are of the utmost importance. Custom organizational solutions go a long way in helping ensure a safe and effective work environment for these law enforcement units.

Organization and Reliable Storage Complement Specialized Training

In high-pressure situations where circumstances change from moment to moment, being able to access the right tool makes a big difference — not just for efficiency but also for safety. If a barricaded individual suddenly threatens a hostage, officers need to be able to locate, activate, and deploy the correct tool to neutralize the situation with speed and ease.

A custom-built solution such as Extendobed’s Collier Unit (pictured below) — which includes a narrow tool rack with containment caging and a safety screen, a special weapons box, and a small table and bookcase enclosure — can ensure effective deployment, control, and communication in any circumstance. Likewise, Extendobed’s Henderson Bomb Unit (pictured below) features a uniquely configured upper platform with a safety screen and second shelf, an ATF Type-3 day box/explosives box, a locking compartment on the driver’s side, and a locking weapons drawer.

Each Extendobed installation caters directly to each team’s needs and accounts for equipment, chain of custody, and officer and community safety. To learn how a custom Extendobed solution can meet your needs, email us at: websales@extendobed.com.

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US C SOG Slideout

September 22, 2017

SWAT

UNITS

US C SOG

SPECS

  • Full-extension locking weapons drawers
  • ATF Type 3 day box
  • Slide-out mounting walls
  • Command board
  • Upper platform with folding containment
    – PS-380, PS-381, PS-385, PS-382, PS-384

Experience over 100% extension with this unit. 

This unit has a 3,000 lb capacity.

This unit provides efficient use of your vehicle with equipment storage.

WANT TO CUSTOMIZE THIS UNIT?

Send us your email or phone number and we will contact you to customize this unit to fit your specific vehicle.
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Tucson Bomb

September 22, 2017

SWAT

UNITS

TUCSON BOMB

SPECS

  • Upper platform with safety screen
  • Double platform with safety screen
  • Dry-erase backsplash & deck
  • Full extension locking weapons drawer
  • ATF Type lll Day Box / Explosives Box
  • Fold-down gates on lower platform
  • Locking weapons drawers.
  • Slideout locking twin lid ammo / bomb box
  • Steel frame and platform decks will be coated with a protective sealer

*Extendobed no longer manufactures the Twin Lid Day Box as shown in the image above. Please refer to our accessories page to view our ATF Type lll Day Box / Explosives Box.
– PS-377, PS-376, PS-375, PS-374, PS-373, PS-372, PS-371, PS-370

Pre-Configured Unit Savings: 5% discount off MSRP if ordered as designed or with limited standard options. This unit is customizable. Additional costs may apply. Call for quote.

Experience over 100% extension with this unit. 

This unit has a 3,000 lb capacity.

This unit provides efficient use of your vehicle with equipment storage.

WANT TO CUSTOMIZE THIS UNIT?

Send us your email or phone number and we will contact you to customize this unit to fit your specific vehicle.
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Spring Valley

September 22, 2017

SWAT

UNITS

SPRING VALLEY

SPECS

  • Upper platform with safety screen and backsplash
  • Fold-down table & second shelf
  • Three (3) locking weapons drawers

* Optional 4th drawer shown in picture
– PS-361, PS-360, PS-365, PS-364, PS-363, PS-362

Experience over 100% extension with this unit. 

This unit has a 3,000 lb capacity.

This unit provides efficient use of your vehicle with equipment storage.

WANT TO CUSTOMIZE THIS UNIT?

Send us your email or phone number and we will contact you to customize this unit to fit your specific vehicle.
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Richmond PD Ordnance

September 22, 2017

SWAT

UNITS

RICHMOND PD ORDINANCE

SPECS

  • ATF Type lll Day Box / Explosives Box
  • Safety screen and center portion
  • Narrow tool rack with full-extension drawer
    – PS-355, PS-354, PS-353, PS-352, PS-351, PS-350, PS-356

Experience over 100% extension with this unit. 

This unit has a 3,000 lb capacity.

This unit provides efficient use of your vehicle with equipment storage.

WANT TO CUSTOMIZE THIS UNIT?

Send us your email or phone number and we will contact you to customize this unit to fit your specific vehicle.
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LA SWAT Van

September 22, 2017

SWAT

UNITS

LA SWAT VAN

SPECS

  • Upper platform, with fold down gates and safety screen
  • Center mesh dividers, storage compartments
  • Two (2) locking weapons drawer
  • Four (4) slide-out mounting walls for gear
    – PS-342, PS-341, PS-340

Experience over 100% extension with this unit. 

This unit has a 3,000 lb capacity.

This unit provides efficient use of your vehicle with equipment storage.

WANT TO CUSTOMIZE THIS UNIT?

Send us your email or phone number and we will contact you to customize this unit to fit your specific vehicle.
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HLS / TSA

September 22, 2017

SWAT

UNITS

HLS / TSA

SPECS

  • Narrow tool rack with center partition and safety screen
  • ATF Type lll Day Box / Explosives Box
    – PS-411, PS-410

Experience over 100% extension with this unit. 

This unit has a 3,000 lb capacity.

This unit provides efficient use of your vehicle with equipment storage.

WANT TO CUSTOMIZE THIS UNIT?

Send us your email or phone number and we will contact you to customize this unit to fit your specific vehicle.
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Henderson Bomb Unit

September 22, 2017

SWAT

UNITS

HENDERSON BOMB

SPECS

  • Upper platform with safety screen and second shelf
  • ATF Type lll Day Box / Explosives Box
  • Driver’s side mesh locking compartment with shelf
  • Locking weapons drawer
    – PS-333, PS-332, PS-331, PS-330, PS-334

Experience over 100% extension with this unit. 

This unit has a 3,000 lb capacity.

This unit provides efficient use of your vehicle with equipment storage.

WANT TO CUSTOMIZE THIS UNIT?

Send us your email or phone number and we will contact you to customize this unit to fit your specific vehicle.
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Denton

September 22, 2017

SWAT

UNITS

DENTON

SPECS

  • Upper platform with cutaway and safety screen
  • Sliding equipment/robot tray/ramps
  • Locking weapons drawer and evidence box
    – PS-391, PS-390

Experience over 100% extension with this unit. 

This unit has a 3,000 lb capacity.

This unit provides efficient use of your vehicle with equipment storage.

WANT TO CUSTOMIZE THIS UNIT?

Send us your email or phone number and we will contact you to customize this unit to fit your specific vehicle.
*Your information will be used strictly for unit customization only. No spam, we promise.

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