As mentioned last week, some departments and upfitters are deeply impacted by automotive industry delays. Other departments find themselves in a completely different position as they plan to continue using and updating older-model vehicles. This circumstance comes with its own challenges and opportunities as the year comes to a close. Year-end budget planning While…
A series of automotive industry delays have kept law enforcement departments and vehicle upfitters on their toes over the last few months. Many have talked with us about their needs to pivot quickly to different SUV models for short-term needs. Easy transfer between vehicles The simple design of our automated weapons lockers coupled with…
Estes AWS is most known for helping law enforcement keep weapons out of sight and secure in the rear of a police vehicle. Estes AWS also provides police vehicle storage options that are compatible with the weapon lockers. With our lineup of products, departments around the United States have found a solution to their security and…
Recent news stories serve as a reminder that law enforcement vehicles are not immune to theft As we reported in a previous blog, law enforcement isn’t immune to weapon theft. A string of law enforcement vehicle break-ins have heightened the focus on security needs to keep law enforcement weapons out of the hands of criminals.…
Immediate Need in Southern U.S. Territory Estes AWS is looking for commissioned regional sales representatives to develop demand and close sales with state/local law enforcement departments and the distributors and installers serving that market. The product line consists of Rapid Access Weapon Lockers and cargo storage products and accessories for law enforcement vehicles. The product…
Estes AWS’s distributor map makes finding your nearest Estes AWS distributor simple! Estes AWS has recently updated the distributor map on our website, so that law enforcement officers can find local Estes AWS upfitters and distributors more easily. We are always seeking new ways to improve our website for law enforcement, and we hope our…
Recently, the 2020 Ford PIU has been in the headlines, but at Estes AWS, we also recognize that the Chevy Tahoe is a popular police vehicle for many United States law enforcement departments. If you have visited the SUV Rapid Access Weapon Locker 2.0 product page recently, you likely noticed a small update to the webpage.…
The innovative Estes AWS solution for storing the valuable tech in your vehicle At Estes AWS, we understand that there is a need for law enforcement to have a place for safe electronics storage within a vehicle. With the elimination of storage space above the spare tire in the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor, we now…
Estes AWS is taking orders on all of our stackable and customizable solutions for the 2020 Ford PIU Estes AWS products are designed to provide quick access and secure weapon storage for Law Enforcement. Our Rapid Access Weapon Lockers, Storage Boxes, and accessories are universal for all standard police SUVs. With the release of the…
Police vehicles are thought to deter criminal activity, but they may still attract smash and grab gun thieves The Trace examined records from more than 100 law enforcement agencies in the article, Law Enforcement’s Lost or Stolen Gun Problem, published in 2018. They discovered that the 100 agencies had collectively reported the loss or theft of at…