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…
Law Enforcement Fleet Demand Is Rising. Can Your Storage Solutions Keep Up? Federal funding for law enforcement and domestic security agencies continues to drive demand for new vehicles and equipment. Agencies are expanding operations and deploying fleets faster than ever. For upfitters, that creates a clear challenge: builds must move quickly. The Department of Homeland…
The last two years have posed numerous challenges for law enforcement as we have seen unprecedented levels of threats and violence on police, staffing shortages, and budget cuts. All of these challenges have forced both officers and their departments to adapt their approach regarding policing practices, gear, and equipment. Law enforcement support has never been…
What really differentiates an Estes AWS product from a multitude of other options is how it performs in real life. Estes AWS Weapon Lockers are of the highest quality in every aspect of their construction – from the way they’re designed and tested all the way to the finished product, no detail is overlooked. The…
Estes AWS works to provide secure, accessible and rapidly responsive automotive weapon lockers that are built to protect law enforcement and communities. Safe weapon storage is fundamental for law enforcement, and Estes AWS works to protect both law enforcement and communities through our Rapid Access Weapon Lockers and accessories. It is no secret that law…
Estes AWS is proud to partner with both men and women in law enforcement and upfitters all across the nation to provide unique weapon storage solutions for their vehicles. If you are looking for solutions to upfit your vehicle(s), you may be asking, “What makes Estes AWS so different from other big name manufacturers?” Here…
Equipping a police officer with all the gear and weapons he or she will need for the job is no small expense. No matter the size of your department, outfitting your officers with everything they need to do the job properly often requires a significant financial investment. Equipment can include guns, radios, body armor, cameras,…
The last several weeks and months have presented law enforcement officers and departments across the country with many challenges. The Los Angeles Police Department reported 156 patrol cars damaged and 8 totaled. The New York Police Department reported 303 police cars as damaged, and the Philadelphia police reported 93 vehicles damaged since May 30th. Two…