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duty belt  

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  • A duty belt, also referred to as a gun belt, is perhaps the most important and conspicuous element of a law enforcement uniform. Generally 1½ to 2¼ inches wide, this belt serves as a portable storage device and displays the tools required for the daily activities of law enforcement. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement; Duty Belt]

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