For the Hancock County Joint Tactical Team (HCJTT) in Indiana, being prepared for a SWAT callout means having specialized equipment organized, secured and ready to deploy. The team needed a better way to manage its tactical gear inside its vehicle while protecting a significant investment in three robots used for breaching, less-than-lethal gas delivery, and…
When evaluating proper vehicle weapon storage for patrol cars or SUVs, it’s easy to focus on one factor at a time, whether that be price, security, or ease of installation. But in reality, selecting the right solution requires balancing several priorities to ensure law enforcement officers have secure, reliable access to their weapons while protecting…
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., June 4, 2026 – Estes Automated Weapon Security (AWS) will mark its 10th anniversary in August 2026, reflecting a decade of developing secure weapon storage solutions for law enforcement agencies across the United States. Founded in 2016, Estes AWS entered the public safety market as demand grew for improved firearm accountability, controlled…