1. Tear gas
   Mace
2. Mustard gas
   Pepper spray

If you ever question a police officer's mettle, you should check out their pepper-spray training; recruits are required to run an obstacle course after getting sprayed with it. It helps them resist the pain in case tables are turned on them in the field.

1. Pin
   Brooch
2. Badge
   Credentials

If you're cautious about the officer you're interacting with, don't hesitate to look at their badges. Each city has a specific design, with a job title, jurisdiction, badge number and either a city or state seal on them.

1. Badge
   Pins
2. Patches
   Nameplate

Patches are critical to a police officer's uniform for many different reasons. Patches help civilians identify that the officer is a police officer as well as showing rank and jurisdiction.

1. Holster
   Rig
2. Belt keeper
   Magazine holder

There are several types of holsters out there, but there's one type for women that gives them an additional place to conceal their guns. The Flashbang holster attaches to the bra, and if trouble should arise, users can draw and fire in under two seconds.

1. Penlight
   Flashlight
2. Spotlight
   Siren

In addition to inspecting the area before getting out of their vehicle, the spotlight mounted on a police officer's car adds a little security; the brightness of the light makes it hard for motorists to see who they're talking to.

1. Their eyes
   Radar gun
2. Laser gun
   Taser

In the past, radar guns were used by law enforcement officials to track speeds; however, a laser has the science down pat. With a careful aim, the gun can measure the speed of a vehicle in seconds from varying distances.

1. Motorcycle
   Bicycle
2. Car
   Horse

Traditionally, when it came to purchasing police vehicles, sedans were the primary choice because of their bigger engines. However, today, there are many different vehicles employed for various jobs and terrains.

1. Flashlight
   Siren
2. Spotlight
   Penlight

If you ever hear someone talking about cherries and blueberries in terms of police, don't get offended; it's a description of the red-and-blue lights on the tops of police vehicles.

1. Flashlight
   Road flares
2. Siren
   Spotlight

There are several different road flares on the market; however, many still consider a traditional road flare the best to use. With a flint on the lid, these lights are easy to use and burn between 15 and 30 minutes, giving everyone time to recover.

1. Radio
   Walkie talkie
2. Megaphone
   Portable voice amplifier

Megaphones are used in many different occupations. Unlike cheerleaders who use their megaphones to amp up a crowd, police officers will use them to subdue them. A Galls Deluxe StreetThunder Megaphone can project the voice up to 900 feet (or the distance of three football fields).

1. Megaphone
   Onboard computer
2. Radio
   Walkie talkie

If you ever wonder why it takes so long for a police officer to "run your plates" through the system for past infractions, it isn't because of a lagging machine. Many officers use this time to sweat their speeders out in case they committed other crimes.

1. Blackjack
   Pepper spray
2. Baton
   Gun

When police first started to use batons, they were rigid wood with a notched handle, which could be cumbersome. Today's batons are expandable, making them compact to fit on an officer's belt. In certain instances, they expand to over two feet long.

1. Bobby pins
   Wire cutters
2. Handcuff key
   File

When it comes to handcuff keys, police officers never want it to look like a prominent item on their person. Many handcuff keys look exactly like clicker pens, which makes carrying them in their breast pocket hard for suspects to obtain.

1. Ticket pad
   Notebook
2. Clipboard
   Citation holder

A policeman's citation holder has many functions. The first is to provide a flat surface for the officer to write on. It also comes with a container underneath it to store written tickets, unissued tickets and extra pens.

1. Satchel
   Car-seat organizer
2. Backpack
   Messenger bag

When it comes to patrolling, an officer would be lost without their organizer. It's used to store citation holders, pads, pens, utility knives, protective eye gear and most importantly, a bottle of water.

1. Rubber gloves
   Vinyl gloves
2. Plastic gloves
   Nitrile gloves

Why are nitrile gloves the preferred disposable gloves among law enforcement professionals? Nitrile is a versatile material that is heavy-duty, making it harder to tear, and it's hypoallergenic, so everyone can use them.

1. Sunglasses
   Straw hat
2. Sunscreen
   Visor hat

The reason why police wear sunglasses is two-fold: the first is to shield their eyes from the sun, but the second is a little devious. Similarly to poker players, police will wear dark or reflective lenses to hide their facial expressions from suspects.

1. Jacket
   Polo shirt
2. Traffic safety vest
   Bulletproof vest

Traffic safety vests aren't just used by police; however, they have the most top-of-the-line ones. In addition to its bright yellow color, many police traffic safety vests have reflective tape and pockets.

1. Ballcap
   Skullcap
2. Helmet
   Eight-point duty hat

Even though some officers will wear their eight-point duty hats every day, it isn't necessary for the uniform. However, whenever a police officer has fallen, everyone wears their hats, complete with badges and regalia.

1. Handcuffs
   Flexible restraints
2. Leg irons
   Transport Restraints

Flexible restraints come in many different forms. One of the most efficient versions is the double-cuffed flexible restraint. This version makes it easy to cuff many assailants at one time and are easy to hide and disposable.

1. Road flare
   Flashlight
2. Spotlight
   Headlight

Coming in various sizes, flashlights are a must-have for a police officer’s uniform. In addition to the traditional battery-powered model, there are some lights that can plug into a USB port, which makes charging them on the go a possibility.

1. Flashlight
   Spotlight
2. Road flare
   Traffic baton

In addition to their bright vests, law enforcement agents are nearly impossible not to spot with their batons. Before the LED light, which are today's models, traffic beacons were colored plastic.

1. Gloves
   Shoes
2. Pancho
   Sunglasses

Ideally, a police officer should have two different pairs of shoes for work. The first is patent-leather shoes to be worn during formal affairs, and the second should be a pair of heavy-duty work boots with enough support for daily activities.

1. Magazine
   CD
2. DVD
   Clip

We got a little tricky on you here. Both clips and magazines are methods of transporting ammunition; however, most of the guns that officers use are automatic, so a magazine is an appropriate choice as they're used to store multiple bullets.

1. Duty belt
   Helmet
2. Trouser belt
   Boots

An officer's belt can hold many different pieces of equipment while they're out in the field. Some of the prime examples you'll see are handcuffs, pepper spray, magazine holders, keys, holster and flexible restraints.

1. Shield
   Helmet
2. Bulletproof armor
   Gun

There are different types of body armor, including a flatter set that prevents suspects from noticing that it's there. Other types of body armor include tactical armor and stab armor.

1. Camera
   Scanner
2. Radio
   GPS

Radios are used in many different ways when police are in the field. For example, if dispatch sends out a call, police can radio in and tell them they're on the case. This solves the issue of multiple officers arriving at the same crime scene.

1. CD
   Police radio
2. Podcast
   Scanner

A police scanner is a perfect invention for the local busybody. With its exclusive channel, it could be used to get the details on everyone's business. It's currently legal to own a scanner as long as it's for home use.

1. Radio
   GPS
2. Scanner
   Camera

Just like civilians, police officers will often use a GPS to navigate busy streets. This instrument is pivotal to a police officer's vehicle because when you have a truly dangerous situation, every second counts.

1. Camera
   Scanner
2. Thumbprint reader
   Retina scanner

In addition to being mounted to police cars, police officers now can wear cameras themselves. This comes in handy when they have to serve legal documents because then no one can claim that they never received them: They're on camera!

1. Kindling
   Folding knife
2. Patches
   Matches

Both fixed-blade knives and folding knives are legal for an officer to have; however, with a folding knife, there's an additional safety measure in its collapsible blade. What are they used for? Many things, including cutting flexible restraints.

1. Penknife
   Folding knife
2. Multitool
   Fixed blade knife

A multitool is one of the most useful things a police officer carries. The most basic multitool can have a file, needle-nose pliers, a small blade and a bottle opener. Of course, the fancier models have different versions of the basic's tools.

1. Window punch
   Multitool
2. Wedge kit
   Window hammer

Many associate a jim (or slim jim) as the only go-to for unlocking a door. However, if you want to minimize damage to your car, you use a wedge kit. It comes with a plastic wedge that nestles in the door's seal and a jim for getting to that pesky lock.

1. Window punch
   Clawed hammer
2. Multi tool
   Ball peen hammer

When applied to a car's side window, a window punch can break the tempered glass in seconds. Fortunately, these items are sold to private citizens as well because you never know what can happen.

1. Belt keepers
   Pockets
2. Backpack
   Pant loops

Belt keepers are essential to an officer's uniform. These little strips of leather or vinyl with double end snaps connect directly to the trouser belt, distributing the weight of the duty belt without damaging the trousers.

1. Key organizer
   Keyholder
2. Glove compartment
   Keyring

Keyholders come in many different varieties. Depending on the job that the law enforcement agent has, they could use a keyholder that exposes the set of keys or a covered keyholder, which is ideal for sneaking around.

1. Earmuffs
   Earplugs
2. Earset
   Earrings

If you've ever gone to an extremely loud concert, you've probably worn the same type of earplugs that police officers wear to gun ranges. In addition to the foam earplug, there are molded plastic earplugs as well as wrap-around earplugs.

1. Cleaning pad
   Gun barrel
2. Cleaning kit
   Alcohol wipes

A cleaning kit has all the essentials for gun maintenance, including brushes, rods and two bottles for oils and solvents. Gun oil is one of the most essential pieces of a gun-cleaning kit; it removes grime as well as lubricates the gun for future use.

1. Construction barrel
   Traffic cones
2. Spike strip
   Road flares

Spike strips can be pretty nasty if you ever run across them. When in an upright position, a spike strip can tear through all four of your tires in seconds. They come in various lengths and are constructed out of metal or nylon.

1. Blister medic kit
   Medical kit
2. CPR mask
   Oxygen kit

Many cities require that police officers get some first aid and CPR training, which is pivotal when there's a nasty accident and the police are first on the scene. Instead of waiting on medics to arrive, they can help victims start on their roads to recovery.