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The police and law enforcement equipment market size is forecast to increase by USD 1.45 billion, at a CAGR of 6.83% between 2023 and 2028. The market's growth hinges on several critical factors. Firstly, there is a growing emphasis on public place protection, driven by increasing security concerns globally. This focus has spurred demand for advanced surveillance and security solutions to safeguard public spaces effectively. Secondly, continuous development in innovative equipment, such as advanced CCTV systems and AI-powered monitoring tools, enhances the market's capabilities to detect and prevent security threats. Thirdly, rising government investments in police and enforcement equipment further propel market expansion, enabling law enforcement agencies to upgrade their technological capabilities and respond more efficiently to emerging security challenges. These factors collectively drive the evolution and expansion of the market for security and surveillance equipment, fostering safer environments and bolstering public safety measures worldwide.
Market Forecast 2024-2028
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The market is crucial in equipping officers to combat criminal activities effectively while ensuring officer safety. This market encompasses a wide array of non-lethal equipment such as electronic devices, chemical agents, and striking instruments used to handle various threat levels. Essential protective gear includes soft armor and hard armor plates, vital for police protection during violent protests, mass shooting incidences, and riot control situations. The market's growth is supported by ongoing advancements in technology, as seen in MRFR Database integration for data-driven strategies. Law enforcement agencies globally rely on specialized equipment tailored for different scenarios, reflecting the demand for comprehensive solutions that enhance operational efficiency and safety standards. As threats evolve, continuous innovation in police and law enforcement equipment remains essential to maintaining public safety and effective crime prevention strategies. Police and law enforcement equipment play a crucial role in ensuring effective lawful interception, enabling authorities to monitor and gather intelligence while upholding legal standards.
The increasing penetration of technology including facial recognition cameras, thermal imaging technology, and artificial intelligence (AI)--based solutions has resulted in the innovation of many new security surveillance cameras in the past few years. In addition, 4K CCTV surveillance cameras provide clear video footage. Hence, security authorities can monitor the city effectively and efficiently.
Moreover, the emergence of lightweight raw materials for personal protective equipment for police enhances survivability and performance during critical missions. In addition, players in the market in focus are focusing on the use of lightweight materials to manufacture products. Hence, such factors are positively impacting the market. Therefore, it is expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period.
One of the primary trends in the market is the use of electronic components in personnel protective suits. In addition, with the highly dynamic conflict environment, police and law enforcement officials, such as anti-riot police, must be provided with optimal situational awareness and connectivity for their interaction with command centers.
As a result, designers are focusing on making mission-centric, scalable, and modular personnel protective equipment. In addition, advancements in electronics have made it possible to include sensors, communication, and data-gathering instruments in body armor to make it more effective. Therefore, such developments are likely to drive the growth of the global police and law enforcement equipment market during the forecast period.
The materials used in the manufacturing of personnel protective equipment are influenced by several safety regulation norms. In addition, personnel protective equipment has to go through several checks for compression resistance, high ballistic protection, impact resistance, and safety features. For example, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has been setting standards for body armor equipment since 1972.
Moreover, the NIJ classifies the armor based on the levels of ballistic performance of the equipment. For any performance level, the standard requires that the bullet must not perforate the vest, and the vest should protect against blunt trauma. In addition, the NIJ Standard-0101.06 has certain body armor performance standards for law enforcement. Hence, such standards factor may hinder the innovation level for personnel protective equipment growth, which may hinder the growth of the market in focus during the forecast period.
The police segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Factors such as the constitutional authority and large-scale usage of various police and law enforcement equipment by the police station to maintain law and order in the area and prevent crime are fuelling the growth of this segment. In addition, the growing number of police tactical units and rising civil unrest globally are also driving the police segment.
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The police segment was the largest and was valued at USD 1.36 billion in 2018. Moreover, growing advanced communication systems and digital technologies such as facial recognition are being leveraged by police to coordinate their work, share information, and get help quickly by deploying closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras with night vision and facial recognition capabilities. In addition, Asian countries have been prone to extremist and insurgent threats. As a result, this has made the police leverage digital technology to identify the threat and resolve such issues. Hence, such factors are fuelling the growth of this segment which in turn will drive the market growth during the forecast period.
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North America is estimated to contribute 42% to the growth by 2028. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends, drivers, and challenges that are expected to shape the market during the forecast period. The rising government spending on police and law enforcement equipment to maintain public order and crimes will fuel the regional market. In addition, Canada and the US are the major countries in the Americas with a significant budget. Moreover, the policing and law enforcement ministries in these countries are investing heavily in modernizing their equipment. In addition, the market players who offer police and law enforcement equipment in North America offer vast portfolios for police and law enforcement equipment that support the development of operators to ensure mission readiness, coordination, and comprehensive understanding. Hence, such factors are driving the market growth in North America during the forecast period.
Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
3M Co: The company offers police and law enforcement equipment such as 3M PELTOR COMTAC 4 Hybrid Tactical Communication Headset, 3M PELTOR TEP-100 Tactical Ear Plugs, 3M PELTOR LiteCom Plus 2-Way Radio Headset.
We also have detailed analyses of the market’s competitive landscape and offer information on 20 market companies, including Aholdtech, Avon Polymer Products Ltd., Axon Enterprise Inc., Bayly Inc., Canon Inc., Combined Systems Inc., Digital Ally Inc., Hard Shell, Haven Gear, Honeywell International Inc., Jiangsu Kelin Police Co. Ltd., Mart Group LLC, Motorola Solutions Inc., OBERON ALPHA, Polimil Ltd., Safariland LLC, Streichers Inc., XION Protective Gear, and Zhejiang Ganyu Police Co. Ltd.
Technavio's market growth and forecasting report provides an in-depth analysis of the market and its players through combined qualitative and quantitative data. The analysis classifies companies into categories based on their business approaches, including pure-play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified. Companies are specially categorized into dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak, based on their quantitative data analysis.
The market research and growth report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in "USD Billion" for the period 2024 to 2028, as well as historical data from 2018 to 2022 for the following segments.
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The market plays a critical role in equipping law enforcement officers with essential tools and technologies to address diverse challenges and ensure public safety. Key components include firearms, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and tactical gear used for fire investigation, traffic inquiries, and search and rescue operations. Equipment ranges from protective clothing with ballistic fibers and impact-resistant polymers to advanced technologies like smart sensors and body-worn cameras, enhancing officer performance and safety. Stringent regulations drive the adoption of non-lethal options such as rubber bullets, tear gas, and bean bag rounds for riot control and crowd management. Innovations in direct energy weapons, nanotechnology, and eco-friendly materials underscore industry advancements amidst evolving threats like cybercrime and terrorism. As law enforcement adapts to demographic shifts and socio-political tensions, strategic investments in equipment strategy and training remain pivotal for effective crime prevention and community relations.
In addition, the market is pivotal in equipping officers with tools essential for tactical operations, traffic investigations, and managing crises like drug trafficking and civil unrest. From non-lethal options such as smoke munitions, foam rubber projectiles, and bean bags to advanced technologies like active denial systems and laser-induced plasmas, the sector prioritizes officer safety and public security. Strategic acquisitions and robust training programs bolster law enforcement's capability in combating serious organized crime, political tensions, and armed violence. Innovations in environmental sustainability and cost-effective procurement further enhance operational efficiency. As law enforcement adapts to evolving crime types and societal challenges, the market continues to evolve with products tailored for diverse environments and scenarios, ensuring readiness in handling complex threats and maintaining community safety.
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Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
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Page number |
171 |
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Base year |
2023 |
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Historic period |
2018-2022 |
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Forecast period |
2024-2028 |
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Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 6.83% |
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Market Growth 2024-2028 |
USD 1.45 billion |
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Market structure |
Fragmented |
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YoY growth 2023-2024(%) |
5.9 |
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Regional analysis |
North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa |
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Performing market contribution |
North America at 42% |
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Key countries |
US, Canada, China, Germany, and UK |
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Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
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Key companies profiled |
3M Co., Aholdtech, Avon Polymer Products Ltd., Axon Enterprise Inc., Bayly Inc., Canon Inc., Combined Systems Inc., Digital Ally Inc., Hard Shell, Haven Gear, Honeywell International Inc., Jiangsu Kelin Police Co. Ltd., Mart Group LLC, Motorola Solutions Inc., OBERON ALPHA, Polimil Ltd., Safariland LLC, Streichers Inc., XION Protective Gear, and Zhejiang Ganyu Police Co. Ltd. |
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Market dynamics |
Parent market growth analysis, Market Forecasting, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, and Market condition analysis for the market forecast period. |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Application
7 Market Segmentation by Product
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
11 Vendor Landscape
12 Vendor Analysis
13 Appendix
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