Reflective vests for national police

The Interior Ministry in 2017 will buy a total of 3,500 female reflective vests for the National Police and Civil Guard, an acquisition that matches the demand in this regard came by agents of the State Security Forces. The department now runs Juan Ignacio Zoido made the acquisition in a contest that will draw to acquire 5,250 units this pledge security, as published by the Servimedia agency.

The demand for female vests for national police and Civil Guards has been raised repeatedly by groups of agents such as the Unified Police Union (SUP) and the Unified Association of Civil Guards (AUGC). This situation has led to a civil guard Salamanca has declared this last November for insubordination after refusing last August to get a male vest and insist on getting a female who had acquired on their own.

At the same time, according to data of the Interior, between 2012 and 2016 they were acquired 39,500 protective vests with reflective tape for State Security Forces. Specifically, 32,681 were for the National Police and Civil Guard for 5226. Also, within this overall figure 1,500 vests were purchased for the Traffic Civil Guard, whose agents have been in the past shootings and assaults during patrol work are included.

As published ABC, the controversy surrounding the safety vests arose when it was found that those of 'life' did not have the same effect on men and women. "They have to be adjusted to the body" to be "real" effective and is "impossible" that which suits a portly 1.90 can be useful to a small woman, denounced the Unified Association of Civil Guards. "Nor is solved with a smaller size,” he notes, because "curves" female make if these safety clothing are "straight" no "protected" and also reduce the ability of movement for actions like "unsheathe the weapon or access the shackles. " Hence, the claim that is in line with the physiognomy of the agents.

The safety vest is included in the bicycle test

Creating safety vest, helmet on, wheel control of traffic safety consultant André Schmitz - and the bicycle examination can begin. The fourth graders of Paul School now took off their cycling proficiency test.

An event that is present every year in elementary school. For the participants it is something special every time. The boys and girls were able for the first time online practice. In the workbook for the third and fourth classes, the young road users in reflective vest train the right behavior on the road, the first time is also a code number. Even the elementary school students are practice using the PC.

Therefore, the Internet has now also found its way into the traffic education," says Hans Jansen, Managing Director of Road Patrol Viersen. In Workbook, there is also the logo a talking computer. Wherever this sign appears, find the children via Internet-depth exercises. "I made it fun to practice on the computer. The issue, however, was really great," said the nine-year-old Emma in reflective clothing. Thanks to the support of Viersen the supply of primary school children in Viersenit is secured with the exercise book for three years.

Watching construction site with wearing safety clothing

Who ever wanted to watch a construction site for a wind farm now has the opportunity to do so with wearing a safety vest? On Tuesday, 20 December interested can visit below Castle Berlepsch from 14 o'clock the construction of wind farms Ellerode.

As Fabian von Berlepsch, whose family farmed the land for the wind farm to the operator Enercon, announced that there will be on that day an approximately 90-minute guided tour of the construction site. There is currently working on the fundamentals. At the free guide and experts are to participate for wind farms, engineers Enercon will explain the planning and construction work. "Because it is an active construction site, equipment with protective safety clothing is required. To obtain these in appropriate numbers, registration is necessary, "says von Berlepsch.

Anyone who wants to join the tour, must be to Thursday, December 15 signing and should, specifying name, phone number, an email address, reflective vest and the shoe size of people participating. The number of participants is limited for safety reasons on 70^th.

Seniors spoke of the reflective material

About how important it is setting up reflective elements of the seniors talked policemen from the Municipal Police Headquarters. The organizers of the meeting for seniors were the newspaper, "Every Week" and the Provincial Traffic Centre.

The meeting was organized on the estate was attended by the Permanent seniors from the University of the Third Age Foundation My Time for seniors them. The guests emphasized that even with the compact reflective material the driver is able to see a pedestrian from a distance of 150 meters. It's time to react, which can save lives.

In the autumn and winter, when night falls quickly and the additional pedestrian dressed in dark clothing, the driver becomes practically invisible. And that can lead to tragedy.

Seniors, present at the meeting, they could see in a practical way, how it looks.

The police arranged for their passage cop, realizing that after dark, as well as in case of bad weather, which reduces visibility on the road, the driver sees the pedestrian without glare at the last minute.

No glare caused among pedestrians is also some reluctance; he tried to break the meeting organizers.

Thanks to the practical classes, during which seniors could see how important to our health and life is to assume glare, the participants unanimously declared that they will not forget about them. At the meeting, senior citizens were given reflective tapes.

Safety vest gave Alice warmth and keep it safety

The startled Alice pulls away and runs off with safety reflective vest. Then a nerve-wracking search begins. Miraculously, the dog is found after a freezing night.

It is the nightmare every dog ​​owner: The dog is startled and runs in panic for his life. Almost every animal lover responds with a reflex. He runs after. "That was a mistake," says retrospect Claudia Koch. "I have Alice characterized even more frightened and she continued running." Her dog, a mix of English and French bulldog, comes from a Hungarian breeding station. "It served as a breeding machine and lay only in their box," says the Bühlertannerin. Accordingly, they had no social contacts; the interaction between humans and animals is not familiar. When Alice runs away, she lives only for about two weeks.

The torn canvas out of hand

Claudia Koch goes as so often a walk on Sunday evening on the outskirts. Alice runs quietly alongside, it is attached to a black Flexi leash - these are a line that automatically goes off and roll up. Near the pharmacy live acquaintances of the chef. "But we did not expect that they sit outside and her large dog with its" Koch tells of the decisive moment. "I have taken Alice shorter, so that they become accustomed to and talked to her that she must not be afraid." But it does not help; the dog is frightened and pulls his mistress the leash from her hand. With a set Alice rushes going, turn 90 degrees off and running toward the bus stop. "Alice, stay standing. Cars ", Claudia Koch calls after. Behind Alice spun the canvas on the floor, flies through the air and pounding on the asphalt.

Dog and owner run past the petrol station towards net market. Koch sees Alice momentarily no longer; only hear the noise of the leash. On Bushäusle the dog reduces its speed. Cook hopes to finalize by shouting the dog to stop. But Alice accelerates again. At a hall pass she runs across a field and walk towards Halden and fir Castle. Koch noted that she only wears her slippers and comes out of breath. The slender woman smiles for the first time during her story: "I thought, I need an oxygen tent."

Afraid that Alice freezes

The 44-year-old calls from home the police, the duty officer connect with a "colleague who has a guard dog." This is taken from an interrogation. "They listened to me patiently. I was scared because of the cold. She said, because one does not need the same worry "The policewoman in safety clothing asks:” On what they react? ". At some point Alice hunger. She knows not that long a walk. But should it be somewhere tangled with her leash, I'm a lifetime accusations. "

At 23 set clock family and friends a search. The thermometer shows minus four degrees. "It was not clear where we could still look. And I also did hand hurt from the food bowl shaking, "says Koch. The lorry driver is sleeping that night just over an hour. Again and again she goes to the front door and sees if Alice is in front of it. On Kellereingang she drops a blanket, and a scarf to remind Alice to her mistress.

The family posting on Facebook that Alice is missing. Even the radio station SWR3 brings a short message. Koch still prints at night Flyer from. At 8 am it's back on with the search. Son Steffen (24) does not want to go into work. His boss threatened him over the phone: "Is that all so important? This will have consequences. "Steffen Koch makes itself still with the search. Cook laughs: "The last name I do not know to this day. But she meant it comes to search and then stood there. "Create Kochs and their friends a plan where everybody seeks. In the Buhler Tanner stores Info-list to be hanged. Furthermore, the local hunters are informed. With incipient brightness many people are traveling. Koch is surprised: "I kept asking myself: whether belonging to us? Many also had the phone on the ear. "

Cried with happiness

She goes back to the place where they had the night before the search stopped - but without a functioning flashlight. Several times, the family walked through the Buhler Tanner district Halden. Koch is annoyed: "I hated myself. I cannot go to work and do so as if has been nothing but "Suddenly, it has a local resident in a combined counter and shouts:" The dog is back there, "Koch calls immediately her husband and remembers the reunion on the edge of the houses: "Alice was there, she was not shaking and looked at me with huge eyes." Claudia Koch crying with happiness, the local resident says. "Strange, 20 minutes before they were not there yet" the dog owner wraps Alice in a jacket. Probably the Dog Safety Vest gave some warmth and saved so that Alice's life.

The police are giving away reflective vest

The police Inowroclaw "traffic police" operate under the name of "Pedestrian". They distribute them special reflective vest.

- Recently, we observe an increase of road accidents, where perpetrators are not only directing but also pedestrians. The reasons for this can be seen in the rapidly changing aura weather, rapidly fading light, but also incorrect behavior of road users

Therefore, police officers pay special attention to how they move on the road, pedestrians, or observe the basic rules of the road and if they glare. - During these operations police WRD county Inowrocław equip pedestrian reflective material vest. Moving them especially outside built-up make pedestrians is more visible. 

This will ensure that not only the convenience, but also control. The driver because he sees a pedestrian having reflective elements, even from a distance of several hundred meters - emphasizes Drobniecka.

Marathon runner in reflective clothing gives you best tips

She has won twice in a row - in the marathon at the World Cup in Beijing where she was also the fastest of the Swedish girls. Now she gives you their top tips for autumn and winter running, including wear a reflective vest to keep visible.

Annelie Johansson went from being exerciser to become national team runners in just four years and she has a strong position as one of the fastest long-distance runners in Sweden. Annelie, for example, the only woman who won twice - to keep running races during the winter is one of the secrets behind the success.

- I think it will be easier to get back to racing form if it runs during the winter. I recommend that you run 1-2 times a week to avoid losing running feeling. Do it, it is really difficult to get out so take a while on the treadmill at the gym, says Annelie.

- Add also the more alternative training in the winter, when the body gets the chance to repair itself from any flaws. The key is to maintain fitness and cross-country skiing can be a very good option.

Before each winter season, many wonder how to dress when days and nights are dark and cold.

- I usually have winter tights and a little warmer running reflective jacket or shirt with underwear shirt underneath. It is like the foundation, and then I build on how cold it is. Is it really cold, it becomes both wind panties, knickers and an extra sweater or vest over the top layer? Maybe I change even out skin layer against something that resists moisture if such snows a lot, says Annelie.

The collection Craft Brilliance are tights with napped inside that keeps the heat and uppers with wind panels that protect against wind and rain. The garments are the extra reflective prints for good visibility in all directions - and, moreover, the collection of fluorescent paint to increase visibility. Other items in the collection Craft Brilliance here!

Annelie mean that there are few things that bring so much energy to get out and move around in the fresh air, even if you feel tired and tough when it gets dark early.

How To get despite the cold and darkness - top tips:

1. Spring home from work - so-called transport running. Then you decided earlier in the day and it's getting harder to fold down for another.

2. Spring with nice friends and see it as a social activity. Calm speed is good enough at the autumn session.

3. Skaffa good and stylish workout clothes made with reflective fabric that can withstand all weather conditions and to keep you warm and dry. Glare and headlamp allows you shown extraordinary good.

4. Se to have something good waiting when you get home; a good dinner or a nice bath or anything that you enjoy.

People wear safety vest for torchlight to prevent physical inactivity

People wear safety vest for torchlight to prevent physical inactivity is organized in Beynes Friday at 19:30 from the Town Hall Square.

A Beynes, health professionals (general practitioner, physiotherapist, nurse, dentist, psychologist, midwife, speech therapist...) came together to create the network Better Living Health (MVS). The initial objective was to fight against medical desertification with the project of a multidisciplinary nursing home. Today, the record takes shape. A general arrived in November, a second is expected in January and the nursing home will do.

The fight against obesity

"But our work is not only limited to attracting physicians to Beynes" says Catherine, psychoanalyst and member of the network. "Obesity is a public health issue on which we focus.” To prevent, fight against physical inactivity is one of the ways. This is why the MVS network organizes a first torchlight, this Friday, December 9, at 19:30. All public are invited to this free ride of about an hour. The children in reflective vest will be under the responsibility of parents. "This march is framed by the volunteers of the association with a secure route but asked everyone to respect the safety instructions”, warns Catherine.

Among its guidelines, it is recommended to come up with appropriate clothing, avoid dark clothing. The ideal would be to put reflective jacket. Also have suitable footwear and a flashlight is also recommended.

"During this walk, we will fight against sedentary lifestyles by exchanging. At the end of the prom ENADE, participants will discover how much they have done not in an hour. “And to warm up, and in the mountains, hot chocolate and wine will be served.

Convenient

Torchlight Friday, December 9th. The appointment is set outside the town hall for a departure that necessarily will at 19:30.

A reflective jacket test Under Chrome Run

You are looking for a reflective jacket for your workouts? Pierre-Yves you detail the characteristics of the Under Run Chrome jacket he tested.

The tester:  Pierre-Yves

Military

6 sessions / week

Writing Lepape-info told me the Chrome Run jacket of the Under Armour brand to be tested for a few weeks. Luckily and thanks to our beautiful weather, I could test this jacket in different conditions (rain, wind, cold, etc.)

First I will say that this jacket perfectly bears his name. Indeed, thanks to its super reflective fabric could well find its place in the glove box of your car instead of that famous yellow jacket, or just on the back of an agent of roads and bridges. When night comes up or the day falls, or as soon as the sun rises or night goes down ... in short all here to tell you that this jacket is very safe at night and offers maximum visibility while keeping a maximum 'aesthetic.

During the first strides jacket fits snugly to the body and allows full body mobility and upper limb due to the elasticity of the fabric ideally positioned. I've tried this jacket in different conditions. The magic of the new tissue is a real barrier to wind and rain. Although sweating is discharged, this jacket is worn in cool weather (10 degrees max) to avoid overheating. The jacket is a comfort and is very comfortable to wear. I have seen no friction and no irritation, so it is quite possible to wear directly on the skin.

Suspended from a hanger at the end of your workout, it dries relatively quickly and will be operational for your next day's sitting

Two pockets on the side of the jacket allow widely accommodate your smart phone. Too bad the manufacturer is not expected a small inside pocket so it does ride too and a grommet to connect your headphones.

To summarize, this high-end jacket and very comfortable to wear, will perfectly suit you during your workouts fresh and moist, or just to replace your jackets with reflective tape to get to your workouts or competitions.

Advantages

- Jacket all season

- Protection from wind and rain

- Maximum Visibility

- Comfort

Disadvantages

- Prices a bit excessive

- Unsuitable pocket for using an MP3 player

Safety vests on emergency evacuation bus

Security exercise organized by the County Council from 6th graders.

6th Students in safety vest had to get out as quickly as possible on the bus. In the first trial, it took nearly 30 seconds ... before finally reaching the timer 14 seconds on how to position themselves in the bus and how to get out without embarrassment.

Between these two tests: the valuable guidance of a volunteer of road safety.

For all this was only an exercise officially launching the operation organized by the County Council. Thus Nicolas Lacombe, vice president of the County Council in charge of Education and School Transport, was present, "to show our focus on safety”. Youth, he insists on wearing a yellow reflective vest, "especially when they are waiting in the countryside”.

At the end of the practical exercise, new college students watched a video raising awareness of road safety rules, so that they subsequently adopt in their daily lives, good reflexes. Note that since this year, the regulations were adapted and wearing this reflective fabric vest has become mandatory to access the bus.

In total, all the 6th graders (more than 4,000) have been trained in each college, "transport competence returning next year in the Region, it is probably the last time it is provided by the Department” stated Nicolas Lacombe.

150 self-service scooters with safety vest in Paris

Self-service scooters join the brigades in Paris. From this Tuesday, 150 electric City-scoots are offered, in the center of Paris, with helmets and yellow safety vest.

The City-scoots are added to the Vélib and Autolib Parisiens from this Tuesday. In the center of the capital, 150 white electric scooters are offered on a self-service basis. To be able to drive them, you must have a permit or be born before 1988. By the fall of 2016, they will be 500 and will cover the entire capital.

To take a City-scoot, no need for key or magnetic card, just have a phone and once registered, download an application. You will know where the scooter is located closest to you. You receive a code that will allow you to start the scooter. You have 10 minutes to go retrieve it. In the saddle of the scooter, there is a helmet and a yellow vest. The scooter is bridled and it does not exceed 45 km / hour.

A City-scoot can be rented from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm in the evening. They do not drive at night to avoid alcoholic drivers who might have an accident. Using a City-scoot costs 28 cents a minute, 20 cents if you take a pack. Count between 3 and 4.5 Euros for an average journey of 15 minutes. To park, it is the scooter that tells you if you are within the authorized perimeter. No need to lock it, just leave it on a spot. The scooter is permanently located.

The designers of City-scoot have been testing in Paris for 6 months with 1,500 people. They propose to the users who would not be used to driving a scooter to follow a free training for the handling of the machine. For now, out of 20,000 trips already made, only three clashes are to be deplored.

City-scoot hopes to make a margin place in Paris. Every day, 120,000 motorized two-wheelers with reflective vest travel the streets of the capital.