CHIEF Star: Budget Time? Call CHIEF for New Equipment

Father's Day is June 18

What are you doing for Father's Day? Whether it's a fishing trip or some new gear, now is the time to get ready to give Dad the best. Browse CHIEF's gift selections for ideas, or check out the sites below for ideas and info on Father's Day:

  • Kids Domain - Father's Day
  • Father's Day Grilling
  • Celebrating Father's Day
  • The Story of Father's Day

CHIEF's Father's Day Gift Ideas:

  • Free Bates Multi-Tool with purchase of new GX boots
  • FujiFilm FinePix A350 5.2 MegaPixel Digital Camera
  • Olympus Microcassette Recorder
  • Hatch Specialist All-Weather Neoprene Shooting Gloves
  • Uncle Mike's Car Seat Organizer
  • Under Armour Tactical Full T-Shirt
  • Under Armour Tactical V-Neck T-Shirt
  • Under Armour Tactical Shortsleeve

Budget Time? Call CHIEF for New Equipment

Still Have "Use It or Lose It" Funds?
If your department is on a July budget cycle, June is the time to dig up those "use it or lose it" funds. CHIEF offers pro forma invoicing, so you can use remaining old-cycle budget funds with us today. Call (800) 824-4338 or Request a Quote.

New Budget? Place Orders in Time for the Fourth of July
Does a July 1 budget cycle have your department preparing to bid and purchase new equipment? CHIEF will help you order in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Get your procurements ready, place your order, and then enjoy the holiday.

Call (800) 824-4338, or browse and purchase online via the CHIEF website. You can also request a quote for your new gear, including Duty Gear and Vehicle Equipment.

CHIEF Grants Seminar Season Kickoff

Our first seminar of the 2006-2007 season will be held June 22-23 in Atlantic City. With 2 days of public safety grant training by our expert consultants Kurt Bradley and Margaret Stark, now is the time for your agency to get the training it needs to write winning grant applications. Learn more & register »

Atlantic City is only the first of our 2006-2007 nationwide series of seminars:
  • Aug. 29-30, Seattle, WA
  • Oct. 23-24, Chicago, IL
  • Dec. 7-8, Nashville, TN
  • Jan. 9-10, San Diego, CA
  • Jan. 30-31, Dallas, TX

Learn more, register & see our full 2006-2007 Seminar Schedule »

Coming Soon... The New CHIEFsupply.com

Expanded. Faster. Easier to Use.
We first launched a website for CHIEF back in 1998. Since that time, technology has improved, and you have given us great ideas for how we can improve our website.

Your One-Stop Online Shop for All Your Public Safety Gear
We've listened – and this month, you will see a brand new, revamped CHIEFsupply.com. Our new website will help you find what you need, faster than ever before!

Be on the Lookout for Exclusive Web-Only Deals
We could tell you more, but we're going to save the surprise. Also be on the lookout for our introductory, exclusive offers to website customers – consider it our way of welcoming you to our new site, and to thank you for all your business and suggestions over the years.

The new CHIEFsupply.com comes to your computer June 2006.

What Do You Mean, "Unlimited Guarantee"?

You've seen it in this newsletter, on our website and in the CHIEF catalog, but what exactly is our "Gold Star Guarantee"?

The CHIEF Gold Star Guarantee is a guarantee that lasts forever. Period. You rely on our products every day. The Gold Star Guarantee is our commitment to you that if we sell it, we stand by it, forever.

Having a problem with a product you bought from CHIEF? Call us at (800) 824-4338, and we will make it right.

Over 3,500 New Public Safety Products in Our New Catalog

Have you gotten your copy yet?
If you haven't gotten the CHIEF 2006 Summer Buyer's Guide yet, it's about time you requested your free copy. Here are just a few of the new public safety products you'll want to see:

  • Medtronic LifePak CR™ Plus Defibrillator (Vehicle Equipment, p. 53)
  • MSA Evolution 5200 Thermal Imaging Camera (Law Enforcement, p. 82)
  • Blackhawk Gear Bags, Accessory Pouches, Attachés and Briefcases (Bags & Organizers, p. 170)
  • Bullard Search & Rescue Helmets (Fire Rescue, p. 216)
  • Rocky Revolver (Footwear, p. 291)

Request your free copy in the mail »

Or go to our catalog download page for free PDFs »

Free Hat with 5.11 Tactical Orders, Through June 30

Through June 30, 2006, when you order anything 5.11 Tactical, you'll receive an embroidered 5.11 hat free with your order! Just include at least one 5.11 item when you order, and we'll add your hat to your shipment.

Trying to figure out what 5.11 items to order? Here are some ideas...

Through June 30, take $5 off 5.11 Tactical Polo Shirts & Shorts. Enter coupon code "R60TAC2" in comments at online checkout. (Applies to part numbers EQQ41060, EQQ42056, 71047, 63060, 63070, 73285 and 73312.)

   • 5.11 Tactical Performance Polo
   • 5.11 Tactical Professional Polo
   • 5.11 Tactical Shorts
   • 5.11 Tactical Academy Shorts

Through July 31, take $25 off 5.11 Tactical H.R.T. Watches. Enter coupon code "R60WATCH" in comments at online checkout. (Applies to part numbers 59209 and 59222.)

Grant News By Kurt Bradley, CHIEF Grants Consultant

Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Services (SAFER) Grant
Deadline: June 30, 2006
The purpose of the SAFER grants is to award grants directly to volunteer, combination, and career fire departments to help the departments increase their cadre of firefighters... More »

Weed & Seed Communities Competitive Program (FY 2007)
Deadline: Jan. 31, 2007
Aims to prevent, control, and reduce violent crime, drug abuse, and gang activity. The Weed and Seed initiative is a community-based, comprehensive multi-agency approach to law enforcement, crime prevention, and neighborhood restoration... More »

Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
Deadline: Varies by state
Allows states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system... More »

"When the Next Katrina or 9/11 Hits, Will You Be Able to Communicate?"
The Fund Finder News - Issue 46, May 2006
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff opened up the Tactical Interoperable Communications Conference on May 8, 2006. In his opening remarks, he made several points that are worth further examination... More »

CEDAP Phase II Winners: Check Your Email for Award Information
(From CEDAP/The Responder Knowledge Base, May 23, 2006)
CEDAP Phase II winner? Check your email immediately for your official award letter, sent to you by CEDAP/RKB. Look for "CEDAP Program" in the email subject line. It is imperative that you do so, as this email contains important information about your CEDAP award. To-date, only 10% of award winners have opened this email. Award winners were announced May 17, 2006.

FY 2006 Zylon Replacement Fund Recipients - BVP 2006
(From BVP, May 19, 2006)
The Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) has announced awardees for Zylon replacement funds... More

DHS Posts Program Guidance for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants
(From DHS, May 19, 2006)
This notice is to announce the posting of the Program Guidance for the 2006 SAFER grants program. The grant application period is scheduled to begin on or about May 30, 2006... More

CEDAP Awardee List Released
(From The Responder Knowledge Base, May 17, 2006)
The list of awardees from the most recent phase of the DHS Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) has been released... More

View the List of CEDAP Phase II 2006 Awardees (PDF)
(From The Responder Knowledge Base, May 17, 2006)
See the list of CEDAP Phase II Awardees, in downloadable PDF format... Download list (in Adobe PDF format)

Remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff at the Tactical Interoperable Communications Conference
(From DHS, May 8, 2006)
DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff comments on the challenges facing public safety communications interoperability... More