Police Body Armor News & Articles

• ‘The vest saved his life’: Florida deputy shot in chest

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  Video shows Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd detailing the moments before his deputy was shot after responding to a family disturbance call

• NYPD detectives receive 1,000+ lightweight ballistic vests

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

• Photo of the Week: Protecting our protectors

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  Jessamine County Sheriff's K-9, Macho, now has a protective vest courtesy of a kind-hearted resident

• Avoid making a fatal mistake by reducing your risk of weapon confusion

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  How one New Mexico department uses custom load-bearing vests to separate their weapons

• $2.3M funding OK’d to buy rifles, shields and ammunition for Houston school officers

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  The department will create policies and procedures to ensure the equipment is only used during an active shooter event or emergency situation

• 10 lessons learned from the 2012 Sikh temple terror attack

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  It has been 10 years since the attack, and the lessons learned remain relevant to all police officers today

• After mass shootings, state lawmakers weigh body armor bans

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  Yet experts agree that bans are unlikely to deter mass shooters from using tactical equipment, a report says

• Detroit ice cream shop says it won’t serve cops in body armor

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  Detroit Police Chief James White called the statement “shameful and apparently unprovoked”

• New riot suit from Israel Weapon Industries absorbs kinetic energy

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  The GAL Versatile Protective Suit can reduce trauma by up to 95%, the company says

• New body armor rules in N.Y. miss vest worn by Buffalo gunman

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  A new law barring sales of "bullet-resistant soft body armor" to most non-law enforcement has confused retailers

• 'Harrowing night': Wounded Philly transit cop ID'd, video shows gunfight

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  Officer Ervis Onuzi was shot in the abdomen while covering fellow officers during a chaotic shootout

• 400 ballistic vests donated by local police for Ukraine are stolen in NYC

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  Officials called the theft "despicable"

• Ohio governor asks if LE agencies have gear to donate to Ukraine

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

• Report: Minneapolis mayor failed to follow emergency protocols during 2020 unrest

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  First-responders had little guidance and traveled blindly into dangerous situations, a report said

• Fla. sheriff sending over 300 ballistic helmets to Ukraine

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  Sheriff Kurt Hoffman says he hopes to play a small role in defending Ukrainian democracy

• How this Florida deputy found a way to ease his colleagues' back pain

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  It took a few years to convince the department to invest in a load-bearing vest for each deputy, but the move paid off within weeks

• Dashcam video shows moment deputy was shot, saved by ballistic vest

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  After being shot, Deputy John Kile got back in his car to continue the pursuit

• Sheriff: Ballistic vest saves shot Ga. deputy; man charged

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  "Please make sure your loved one wears their bullet proof vest, it can make all the difference in the world," said Sheriff R.N. Reece

• Range day roundup: Reflex sight, cooling body armor, pop-up targets and much more

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  Take a walk with us through some of the exhibits on display at SHOT Show's famous Industry Day at the Range

• Why ‘by LEOs for LEOs’ matters

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  Founded by law enforcement officers, Militaur offers products designed to directly address problems cops face every day

• 10 first responder charities to donate to on #GivingTuesday

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  Even if you don't make a donation today, donations to these worthy first responder charities are always appreciated

• Colo. police officer shot multiple times; manhunt for suspect

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  The officer was listed in serious but stable condition, said Chief Doug Stephens

• Ballistic vest saves Texas deputy in traffic stop shooting, sheriff says

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  The shooter was still at large Tuesday

• ShotStop's new multi-strike Level IV plates offer protection and comfort

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  Made of Duritium, these plates offer the stopping power needed in modern law enforcement minus the weight

• Survey: How do you choose your body armor?

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  Help us learn how officers evaluate the body armor options on the market and what features are most important when it comes to choosing the right level of protection

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