How about snakes, Dr. Evil?
At Police Magazine's recent law enforcement expo, an army of exhibitors showed off the latest high-tech gadgets that'd satisfy the most elite SWAT teams, special forces--and even the bad guy from from Austin Powers. Applications for the devices showcased ranged from homeland security to overseas military efforts. Here are the top three highlights from the expo.
ARE Innovations. Police officers have to be quick on the draw, but how do they improve their reaction speeds? ARE co-owner Jim Bolen created a novel method: goggles that can instantly blind and then restore vision. Imagine having a blindfold removed--how fast could you locate a target after that disorientating affect? According to experiments done by ARE, officers who trained with the goggles responded to threats three seconds faster--a massive improvement if you consider what a difference those crucial seconds can make. The goggles were originally designed to help wide-receivers field passes quicker, but they've since been re-purposed for law enforcement and military use.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Snake Tanks, Forensic Cameras, Quick-Draw Goggles: Military Tech's New Powers | Fast Company
Author: Austin Carr
