Detachable shield for tactical equipment box

Abstract

A detachable shield for tactical equipment box has a rectangular form, an outer surface and an opposite inner surface, a long first edge and a second edge, at least two hinges upon the first edge that cooperate with second hinges mounted to a box, a second lock component that cooperates with a prime lock component mounted to a box opposite the second hinges, and a handle joined to the inner surface. The first hinges, handle, and second lock component join to the shield without fracturing it. The first hinges separate from the second hinges so that a law enforcement officer can take the shield from the box for use as protection from projectiles. In an alternate embodiment, the second component joins to the inner surface along with a reinforcing strip along the second edge.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A device for securing a box and protecting a person during its later usage, the box having a front, a back, two sides, and a bottom, the front having a prime component of a lock upon it, the device comprising:
 a shield generally rectangular, having a first edge and an opposite second edge, an outer surface and an opposite inner surface;   at least two first hinges connecting to said first edge of said shield;   at least two second hinges adapted to connect to the front of the box;   a second component of a lock connecting to said shield proximate said second edge;   each of said first hinges cooperatively engaging each of said second hinges;   wherein said shield is adapted to have a closed position upon the box enclosing it when said first hinges engage said second hinges; and,   wherein said shield is adapted to separate from the box as said first hinges disengage from said second hinges.   
     
     
         2 . The box securing and person protecting shield of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a handle upon said inner surface. 
 
     
     
         3 . The box securing and person protecting shield of  claim 1  further comprising:
 reinforcement upon said inner surface proximate said second edge. 
 
     
     
         4 . The box securing and person protecting shield of  claim 1  further comprising:
 at least one light upon said shield, preferably upon said outer surface.