Youngsville-based manufacturer Sirchie Corp works to transform law enforcement equipment.

Law enforcement officers are often required to carry out their duties in dangerous situations. They provide surveilance, investigate crimes, and suppoet security at public events and must be prepared at all times.

There are various types of law enforcement support equipment. These include riot gear, body armor, firearms, and vehicles along with evidence processing materials and secure storage devices. These items are essential for keeping the peace and ensuring safety. One North Carolina manufacturer works diligently to create the equipment that officers and detectives need to face anything.

Based in Youngsville, North Carolina, Sirchie Corp manufactures high-quality criminal investigation, tactical, surveillance, and other law enforcement-related solutions, including customized special purpose vehicles. They deliver industry-leading training for public safety, medical, and education communities featuring hands-on learning techniques.

In this episode, Phil Mintz sits down with Dyer Bennett, the senior vice president at Sirchie Corp. Bennett is responsible for leading all aspects of the business operation, including purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, inventory management, and order fulfillment/shipping. He also builds teams to meet the Sirchie goals of delivering world-class criminal investigation and security products with excellent customer service. Bennett has a Bachelor’s in textile engineering from Philadelphia University, a Master’s in textile science from the Institute of Textile Technology and an MBA from the Wake Forest School of Business.

Mintz and Bennett discuss Bennett’s background, what solutions Sirchie Corp provides, how they aim to make police work more accessible and safer and more.

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Phil Mintz is the executive director of NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) and director of the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP). At NCMEP, Phil drives outreach to NC manufacturers, builds relationships with federal and state leaders and coordinates efforts to drive profitable manufacturing growth in the state. He also leads the broader IES Extension Operations outreach unit of regional managers, technical specialists and business development leaders providing business engagement, assessment and improvement tools. This includes statewide peer networks, ISO 9000 quality management systems, Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, environmental services, and health and safety solutions.

Dyer Bennett is the senior vice president at Sirchie Corp. He’s responsible for leading all aspects of the business operation including purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, inventory management, and order fulfillment/shipping. He also builds teams to meet the SIRCHIE goals of delivering world-class criminal investigation and security products with excellent customer service. Bennett has a Bachelor’s in textile engineering from Philadelphia University, a Master’s in textile science from the Institute of Textile Technology and an MBA from the Wake Forest School of Business.