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Police officer’s duty belts are diversified, heavy, full of surprises for the bad guys. We carry all kinds of tools which help us in our jobs while keeping us safe. Duty belts add significant weight which can cause health problems, including lower back pain and knee injuries. Photo by Jordan on Unsplash Recently officers have been looking for alternatives to reduce the weight they carry. Some have chosen to move part of their gear to their vest or load-bearing vests. However, the price of these vests can go from $150 up to $1500, depending on the model, brand, and specific features. Other officers opted to change their duty belts. I changed mine from leather to nylon. The reduction of weight wasn’t significant, but it helped my back for sure. Another alternative is to change the holsters we carry our tools. More officers are using Kydex as an alternative to leather or nylon. I’m sure you’ve heard about Kydex before, but if you haven’t, here is some information. In Wikipedia, Kydex is an acrylic-polyvinyl c