Armor

The push for lighter vests was “born out of tragedy” following the death of Queens Detective Brian Simonsen in 2019

American Blast Systems' Level III ICW ballistic plate is the lightest on the market

Officials called the theft "despicable"

The surplus or expired equipment could potentially help protect militia fighters in Ukraine

The shooter was still at large Tuesday

Stay within your department’s budget while still protecting your officers

Learn how Tommy, the cop behind Free Field Training on YouTube, put the vests to the test and found them capable of stopping a variety of threats

Shield 616 has raised almost $3 million and outfitted more than 2,400 officers in 18 states with kits that include armor vests, helmets and trauma kits

Comfort, protection, and versatility are the cornerstones of this new tactical vest

Four individual panels move independently for a better fit, greater range of motion and full torso protection

The president of the Dallas Police Association claims officers were told to avoid looking “militaristic”

Building on 50 years of experience, the tactical gear manufacturer looks to the future with an increased focus on outfitting female officers

What do you get when you ask 1,500 cops what drives them nuts about body armor?