Best products from r/OnTheBlock
We found 28 comments on r/OnTheBlock discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 28 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Games Criminals Play: How You Can Profit by Knowing Them
- Used Book in Good Condition
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2. Bianchi PatrolTek 8014 Black Universal Radio Case
- UNIVERSAL RADIO CASE FITS MOTOROLA MT500, MT1000, Saber and similar models
- DUTY BELT RADIO HOLDER - Holds most hand-held radios
- NYLON RADIO HOLDER Features adjustable elastic security strap with snap closure
- Holsters to Duty belts up to 2.25" (58mm) belt widths
- Inside Dimensions: 2.75" W x 1.5" D x 7.5" L
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3. No Ordinary Heroes: 8 Doctors, 30 Nurses, 7,000 Prisoners and a Category 5 Hurricane
- Heavy Duty MDF Construction with Reinforced Corners - 4 x 12-Inch Super Horn - Midrange/Tweeter - 1-Inch Titanium Compression Driver Loaded in Horn
- 12-Inch Subwoofer 2-Inch Kapton VC - Woofer Magnet Weight: 80 oz - Compression Tweeter Magnet Weight: 20 oz - Ported Enclosure for Added Bass Response - Heavy Duty Handles for Easy Portability
- Built In Crossover Network 3kHz - Frequency Response: 40Hz~20kHz - Sensitivity(1w/1m): 97dB
- Connections: 2x Speakon - 2x 1/4-Inch - Banana Plug & Binding Post Terminals
- Woofer Magnet Weight: 80 oz - Compression Driver Magnet Weight: 20 oz
- 255 watts RMS, 450 watts peak power handling
- Contains one 5" x 12" super horn midrange/tweeter and one 12" subwoofer
- Quick-connect speaker terminals and dual 1/4" phono jacks
- Built-in crossover network
- Frequency response: 50Hz-20kHz
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4. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing
- Inflatable boxing gloves: Big Time Toys presents a fun new boxing toy for boys or girls! Inflatable air pillows let you box and bop with friends or a power bag for safe, laugh out loud fun!
- Durable: The double cavity air chambers cushion hands while heavy gauge vinyl provides durability. Rugged and safe, these bopper toys are family-friendly fun at the beach, park or in the backyard.
- Games to try: Balance on one foot & try to bop your opponent from a circle on the ground or try your hand at "tightrope" to see who can keep both feet on a rope on the floor. Endless options for fun!
- Agility, balance & coordination: All come together in this indoor & outdoor toy. Great for physical activity, exercise, children's birthday activities & even learning physical confidence.
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5. Dr. Scholl's P.R.O. Pain Relief Orthotics for Heavy Duty Support
- The ideal insoles in its class
- Specifically designed with extra support for big and tall men over 200lbs
- Unique flexibility that conforms to the natural movement of your foot
- Specifically designed with extra support for big and tall men over 200 lbs
- Specially designed heel that reduces shock
- Adjusts to provide both medial and lateral support and stability
- Sizes 8-14
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6. Streamlight 66122 Stylus Pro Pen Light with White LED and Holster, Blue - 100 Lumens
- Durable, anodized machined aircraft aluminum construction
- White LED produces 100 lumens; 950 candela; 62 meter beam; runs 8 hours
- IPX4: water resistant; 2 meter impact resistance tested
- About the size of a marker, it fits conveniently in your pocket 5.3 inches (134 millimeter); 1.64 ounce (46.9 gram)
- Removable pocket clip
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7. Gold Lion Gear Aluminum Carabiner D Shape Buckle Pack, Keychain Clip, Spring Snap Key Chain Clip Hook Screw Gate Buckle -Pack of Assorted Color Carabiners (Black, 5 Locking Carabiners)
- 5 pack of 3" inch aluminum carabiner key chain & steel keyring. Compact functional design that can be used with one hand. Carabiner lock gate prevents items from detaching accidentally.
- Made of strong, durable aluminum. Spring lock is easy to use and remains intact after 1000s of uses!
- Tons of outdoor applications and can be used by experienced backpackers, hikers, and park rangers. Multifunctional carabiner that can be used to attach & carry keys, water bottles, camping gear, as well as hang lanterns and lights. Very durable and great for hiking, camping, and outdoor sports.
- Order includes 5 (3") keychain carabiner clips & 25mm key rings in black color.
- Indoor applications include: hanging power tools, camping supplies, and automotive tools & supplies. Also ideal for hanging lights, potted plants, garage tools, and storage containers. Not for climbing. Max Load: 130 lbs. Not for climbing!
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8. Uncle Mike's Sentinel Molded Nylon OC/Mace Pouch (Large, Black)
- Made of molded foam with a Ballistic Nylon outer shell
- Have a Polymer insert that prevents denting of chemical spray canisters
- Have a Nylon stiffener in the flap that makes it easier to open and helps to keep it's shape after continued Use
- Material: black molded Nylon
- Keeps your ammo organized and well within reach
- Duty Gear
- Dimensions: 7.3 x 5 x 1.6 inches
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9. Bianchi 8001 Single Handcuff Case, with Key Slot - 2/2.25" Belt Loop - Black (1029944)
- Holds one pair of chain or hinged handcuffs (S&W Model 1, PEERLESS 5030, and ASP 200)
- HIDDEN HANDCUFF KEY SLOT - Extra slot on top flap to hold an extra cuff key
- DUTY BELT COMPATIBLE - Dual belt loop fits 2/2. 25 inch belt loops
- 600 Denier Woven Exterior with Black Trilaminate Construction
- SNAP CLOSURE - Key ring snaps on interior of lid for easy accessibility
- Hidden snap closure
- Web belt loop, dual belt loop fits 2" (50mm) and 2.25" (58mm) width duty belts
- Key ring snaps on interior of lid for easy accessability
- Holds S&W Model 1 chain and hinged handcuffs, PEERLESS Model 5030 handcuffs, ASP Model 200 hinged tactical handcuffs
- Will Fit Chart #31348
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10. Safariland BI31316 8028 Flat Glove Holder Black
Slim and compact on the duty beltTop flap closed with hook and loopDesigned to hold two pairs of latex glovesHook and loop closureFits both 2 and 2.25 inch belt widths
11. Custom Thermoform Design Police Duty OC Pepper Spray Holster/Pouch MK-4 (Hard Plastic, Durable)
- Securely holds OC Pepperspray MK-4 (1.5" diameter can) for uses on a duty or regular belt.
- Mounted with an adjustable Tek-Lok for use with multiple belt sizes.
- Teck-Lok belt clip can be removed and mounted in different directions for side-draw applications.
- ***DOES NOT INCLUDE PEPPERSPRAY***
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12. Streamlight 88850 PolyTac LED Flashlight with Lithium Batteries, Black - 600 Lumens
- C4 LED technology, impervious to shock with a 50,000 hour lifetime
- Borofloat glass lens, O ring sealed
- Tail cap push button provides one handed momentary or constant on
- 3 hours of continuous runtime to the 10 Percent output level
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13. Streamlight 66118 Stylus Pro LED PenLight with Holster, Black - 100 Lumens
- Durable, anodized machined aircraft aluminum construction
- White LED produces 100 Lumens; 950 Candela; 62 meter beam; Runs 8 hours
- IPX4 – Water-resistant; 2 meter impact resistance tested
- About the size of a marker, it fits conveniently in your pocket 5.3” (134 millimeter); 1.64 ounce (46.9 gram)
- Removable pocket clip
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14. Wright's Copper and Brass Cream Cleaner - 8 Ounce - Gently Cleans and Removes Tarnish Without Scratching
Long-Lasting Shine - The finest ingredients keep copper, bronze & brass beautiful for many years to comeEasy - It takes just seconds to effortlessly polish, rinse & dry for a brilliant, mirror-like shineEffective - Helps bring your copper back to its original beauty by erasing the discolorationProte...
15. Ear Plugs for Sleeping - 30 Pairs Individually Wrapped Sound Blocking Earplugs - Block Snoring & Annoying Noise for Peace and Quiet - Perfect for Travel & Study
- GET A GREAT NIGHT'S SLEEP NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE! No need to worry about nighttime noises with these soft foam earplugs in your ears. In a hotel room or on a flight, cut out noise from your snoring partner, screaming babies, loud traffic, parties. Sleep in peace at last!
- CLEAN FRESH EARPLUGS WHENEVER YOU NEED THEM - there's 30 individually packaged pairs in this bulk pack so you can keep a new pair in every purse or bag, just in case! Perfect for traveling!
- JUST ROLL 'EM DOWN AND STICK 'EM IN! Premium, slow expanding foam makes these plugs quick to insert & comfortable to wear all night long!
- DON'T GO DEAF - PROTECT YOUR HEARING! Our ear plugs have the highest noise reduction rating available. They will block out most of the loud noise that can cause stress and damage to your ear drums
- ENJOY OUR FULL 12 MONTH “100% HAPPINESS” GUARANTEE Providing exceptional quality products and top-notch customer service is our #1 Priority. We promise that you will be blown away by the effectiveness and comfort of our earplugs or we’ll provide you with a full refund even 365 days after purchasing!
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16. Bianchi Accumold 1016105 7200 Black Nylon Duty Belt (Waist Size Medium 34-40)
- Coplok shatter-resistant, polymer buckle features 3-point release for added security
- Hook and loop closure for quick on/off ease
- High density five-part laminate construction for extra durability.
- Ballistic weave fabric outer and loop lining, with foam center, and a stiffener sandwiched between
- Two layers of closed-cell foam for support and comfort
- Tri-Release shatter-resistant, polymer buckle features for added security
- 34" (86 cm) - 40" (102 cm) Medium
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17. Soda Pop Tops - 12 Pack Can Lid Covers, Assorted (Red, White, Blue, Green)
- 🔒 Locks In Fizz
- 🦟 Keeps Bugs Out
- 💸 Saves Half-Cans
- 💥 Satisfying Snap Prevents Leaks
- ✅ Fits All Standard 8-16oz Cans, Guaranteed!
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18. Fenix PD35 TAC 1000 Lumen CREE XP-L LED Tactical Flashlight with Two EdisonBright CR123A Lithium Batteries
- 1000 Lumen max utilizing Cree XP-L (V5) LED with a lifespan of 50,000 hours
- Uses one rechargeable Li-ion battery or two 3V CR123A Lithium batteries
- Tactical tail switch with momentary-on function
- 137mm (5.4 in.) Length x 25.4mm (1.0 in.) Diameter ·89-gram weight (3.1 oz.) excluding battery
- This bundle include two EdisonBright CR123A lithium batteries
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I've lived through several evacuate or not situations in FL, and had the authority to make the call. It's not a great place to be in. So many things to take into consideration, the state of your infrastructure, the numbers to move and the transportation available to move them, where you move them to, moving staff and support with them, when to do it, how much is the cost (yes, you can get reimbursed by FEMA but it takes over a year in most cases), how and when to take them back, and on and on. Of course, how bad the storm is and whether or not you are in the direct path makes a difference too.
I would hope most correctional administrators have established MOU's or mutual aid agreements for emergency housing in such situations, but I know that's likely an optimistic view. And when the SHTF, sometimes all those agreements get blown away with the wind.
In all the cases I worked with, we stayed, but had extensive plans for contingencies, like loss of water and power, maintaining the ability to feed people and house our personnel and their families. You can't expect your staff to be there if you don't allow them to get their families evacuated or otherwise taken care of. Our personnel came in prepared for an extended stay.
We also released as many as we could with the blessing of the court well prior to the storm's arrival, and for the county sentenced we released, gave them a report-back date and time. We had almost 100% compliance for hundreds of inmates, and nobody died or was victimized during that time that we know of. I have to say almost because one dude did come back late and drunk, but that was the least of our worries.
If you want to read about what it can be like, read "No Ordinary Heroes" which describes in detail what happened in the New Orleans jail during and after Hurricane Katrina, and I've heard the stories of many others who lived through disasters in correctional facilities. We took in inmates from the BOP after Andrew and housed our counties juvenile detainees in some of the storms. The key is to plan like hell but be flexible enough to roll with the stuff that is going to happen that you didn't plan for.
Be safe if you gotta work through it, and don't be afraid to share any ideas you have with your management. They don't know it all and everyone has to be all in during times like this. If you get lucky and are off duty during the event, get back to help when you can, because they are going to need you for relief.
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Newjack Guarding Sing Sing
This book is great, I’m currently reading it and loving it. Its about a journalist who tries to follow a CO through the academy in the 90’s to be able to write about the CO’s experiences, gets denied and he decides to become a CO himself and recounts his firsthand experiences as a NY State CO. I like it because there’s a lot of similarities to my prison and what I’ve been and currently going through.
Rose Tainted Justice is also another good one i gotta read that was recommended by my instructor at the academy which deals with corruption in Corrections.
Learn to keep your cool and use your words. I see some younger officers come in acting hard, they have a rough time. You need to give respect to get it. A good rapport with an inmate will 9/10 solve any issue. Having good rapport will also get you more information from inmates who are willing to inform. I can't tell you how many times I have prevented inmate assaults or siezed hard contraband simply off of inmate tips.
The other big thing is to be able to identify inmate manipulation tactics. They WILL test you, and they will fuck with you in ways that your age will not allow you to see. It starts small, "Hey CO, can you look up the store/weather/address for me?". They are testing you to see how far you will go for them. The word no is your best friend. It's easier to turn a no into a yes than a yes into a no. On that, if one day you realize you have screwed up or gotten to close to an inmate AMD may have been compromised, go to your Lt or Sgt and be straight, they will help you.
Order this book now, it is so invaluable
https://www.amazon.com/Games-Criminals-Play-Profit-Knowing/dp/0960522603
I have been wearing these for a year and a half Bates Men's Delta Side Zip 6 Inch Uniform Boot, Black, 11.5 M US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001P4E6IC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_X2zTzbVJ0Q0DB ( I paid about 90, on Amazon so shop around). I wear them with Dr. Scholl's P.R.O. Pain Relief Orthotics for Heavy Duty Support https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016I2JFSQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_H4zTzb9TFQCPW (since unavailable, try something similar or Walmart). It adds extra support and cushion and makes my boots last longer. Since I started working 12s I actually added gel heel cups I had from when I was a kid to the mix. No kidding they're 15-20 years old and I still had them.
I also have two flashlights for my accountability and security checks. This one I love because it fits in my pen pocket and doesn't weigh me down : Streamlight 66122 Stylus Pro Pen Light with White LED and Holster, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002E1AUEY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_16zTzbKWJA5PY
Everything on my duty belt is provided by my work, so these are my only purchases.
I have a radio holder, flashlights, pouches for gloves, OC holder, here's the old oc case that I upgraded from which worked great for three years, Handcuff Case, Key Clips and/or Carabiners work great too.
The Polytac has served me well. Small but sturdy, and very bright. Fits in a cargo pocket if you need it to. Just don't rely on the clip as it'll break off pretty quick. I bought a holster for it.
Streamlight 66118 Stylus Pro LED Pen Light with Holster, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015UC17E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7.zczbVJE2ACT
Love this light. Perfect size and it's great for doing rounds in those dark cells. And it takes AAA.
I don't use the holster.
https://www.amazon.com/Wrights-Copper-Cream-Cleaning-Polishing/dp/B0083PEZ00 My old man uses this make sure its real copper, but if it's looking like the statue of liberty it probably is.
I have one of these
https://www.amazon.com/Bianchi-Accumold-Black-Nylon-Medium/dp/B002D4B488/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1509867855&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=bianchi+duty+belt&psc=1
It's great, and in the situation you described, should not come apart because it requires an additional button push to come apart.
[I bought some of these](Soda Pop Tops - 12 Pack Can Lid Covers, Assorted (Red, White, Blue, Green) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JKCYTF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PMrWCbWDR5R1H)
Woot something I can contribute too! Fenix pd35 something I carry everywhere not just work. Super bright last about 2 weeks with moderate uses. Has setting 1000 lumens, strobe, low light for searching units.
I do believe I found it on amazon, or at least close enough. Bianchi PatrolTek. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AC81BW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_w4RZDbPM9PDW0
I recommend this link:
https://www.correctionsone.com/staff-misconduct/articles/6349020-How-inmates-manipulate-correctional-officers/
Also when I started as a Counselor in a maximum security prison, I was required to read this book: https://www.amazon.com/Games-Criminals-Play-Profit-Knowing/dp/0960522603
Here's some relevant reading
Have you read this? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375726624/ Different guy, different level of depth, different experience.