Occupy Wall Street protesters are not going to be happy with the Bernardo Bajana conceptual riot shield. Bajana has designed a riot shield designed to give the police more ways to protect themselves from angry protesters.
The Bernardo Bajana shield is inspired by the shell of an armadillo and can be extended to provide more protection if needed. The shield has more offensive capabilities than current shields and is capable of deploying pepper spray. It is also lined with electrified strips designed to ensure that demonstrators keep their hands to themselves. A shield this powerful may scare some, but it could potentially be a good thing, as protesters would be discouraged from fighting with police.
What's Driving This Trend
- Advanced Riot Shields
- The trend of creating riot shields with enhanced defensive and offensive capabilities is on the rise.
- Technology-integrated Law Enforcement Equipment
- The integration of technology, such as electrified strips and pepper spray, into law enforcement equipment is becoming more common.
- Confrontation Deterrence Tools
- Tools that deter protests from becoming confrontations, such as electrified strips and pepper spray, are becoming more desirable for law enforcement agencies.
Who This Affects Most
- Law Enforcement Equipment Manufacturing
- Manufacturing companies that specialize in law enforcement equipment could explore adding more advanced features like electrified strips and pepper spray to their products.
- Private Security Services
- Companies that offer private security services could benefit from offering their clients the latest in law enforcement equipment like shields with greater defensive capabilities.
- Crowd Control Solutions
- Businesses that focus on crowd control solutions should consider integrating technology like electrified strips and pepper spray into their products to better address the needs of law enforcement agencies.
