To expand our product offering with a new adapter to allow police officers to move equipment from their duty belt to the duty vest. The adapter will fit into the belt-loop of equipment cases (such handcuff cases), will mount on a belt easily, and can be released and remounted on a vest. Current products in the market do not deliver on the benefits above - they are cumbersome and slow and complex requiring disassembly of belt and other cases.

We are interested in completing the market research we have started on adapter options i nthe market, and gaining insight into how to design the perfect MOLLE-Belt adapter. We would also like a prototype of a single product, with the appropriate design of the mounting mechanisms on the belt and the MOLLE vest, so we can move into production.

Adapter can be made of plastic or metal. It needs to be secure on the belt and vest, and strong to withstand the tasks of a police officer and light to not burden the heavy weight they already carry.

The final deliverables include:

• A report on the research, findings, and general design recommendations
• A prototype of the recommended design for a single product to be included in our new line

Students will connect directly with the employer for mentorship and supervision throughout the project.