Why Do Law Enforcement Need Proven Body Padding?
Law enforcement officers face many threats while navigating high-pressure situations on the job. When risk is an ever-present factor, protective gear is crucial for safety. While we often focus on the dangers associated with firearms and blades, blunt force trauma is a constant threat encountered during crowd control, tactical operations, and physical altercations. Padded protective […]
Enhancing Helmet Safety With Polyurethane Foam: What You Need to Know
Protecting the brain is essential when playing contact sports. Helmets are one of the most important pieces of protective equipment for athletes, and are designed to absorb impact energy and spread the contact force over a larger footprint to reduce the risk of skull fracture and traumatic brain injury. Moderating an impact to a lesser […]
How First Responders Use Drones: Why Testing Matters
How First Responders Use Drones: Why Testing Matters As drone technology becomes more advanced and reliable, the use of drones by first responders has become more prevalent. From initial assessments of threatening situations, ensuring emergency response teams arrive as quickly as possible, to surveying traffic collisions and site evaluations, drones help law enforcement and first […]
Ballistic Manufacturers Need Due Diligence Measures They Can Trust
Ballistic Manufacturers Need Due Diligence Measures They Can Trust In the world of ballistic protection, “safety” is one of the most commonly used words, but also one of the least defined. As global threats evolve on a rapid scale, and manufacturers face the task of creating future-forward systems, the objective isn’t just protecting against known […]
How to Make Less Lethal Deployment Better with Ballistic Testing
How to Make Less Lethal Deployment Better with Ballistic Testing Less-lethal weapons provide law enforcement with lower-risk alternatives for scene control, compliance and deterrence without causing permanent harm. What many misunderstand, however, is that less-lethal does not mean non-lethal. The reality is that any object propelled with high energy runs the risk of causing serious […]
Reasons Why BLSH Improves Testing for Military Helmets
Reasons Why BLSH Improves Testing for Military Helmets Head protection remains one of the most critical challenges in preventing injuries in the military. While today’s helmets have come a long way from previous designs, penetration isn’t the only concern wearers may encounter in the field. In fact, serious injury can still occur without penetration of […]
On the Need for Effective for Effective Stab Protection in Correctional Facilities
On the Need for Effective for Effective Stab Protection in Correctional Facilities Correctional officers (COs) face many dangers in their line of work, and with inmate attacks on personnel steadily growing year over year, the threat of being stabbed remains significant. Proper personal protective equipment is vital to navigating such risks; stab testing is essential […]
Why Trauma Testing Is Vital For Better Modern Military Equipment
Why Trauma Testing Is Vital For Better Modern Military Equipment Blunt trauma remains one of the most serious and complex injury mechanisms faced by military personnel. Even when armour successfully prevents penetration, the kinetic transfer of energy can often cause severe internal injuries, long-term disabilities, or even death. With modern threats increasing the risks associated […]
Pioneering Impact Injury Research: Biokinetics’ Commitment to Injury Prevention
Understanding how injuries occur and preventing them is essential in environments where safety is critical. From law enforcement and military applications to the sports field, transport, and construction industries, rigorous testing with a deep understanding of injuries helps drive forward mitigation and the development of new regulations that minimize overall risk when it matters most. […]
What Is The Positive Impact Of Testing On Helmet Safety?
Helmet performance and safety have dramatically improved over the past decade, thanks largely to advancements in materials, designs, and testing methods. That said, a gap still exists when it comes to adequately assessing the risks that lead to concussions and other head injuries. In 2025, there will be a continued focus on innovation and striving […]
