Video shows Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd detailing the moments before his deputy was shot after responding to a family disturbance call
The push for lighter vests was “born out of tragedy” following the death of Queens Detective Brian Simonsen in 2019
Jessamine County Sheriff's K-9, Macho, now has a protective vest courtesy of a kind-hearted resident
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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
It has been 10 years since the attack, and the lessons learned remain relevant to all police officers today
Yet experts agree that bans are unlikely to deter mass shooters from using tactical equipment, a report says
Detroit Police Chief James White called the statement “shameful and apparently unprovoked”
The GAL Versatile Protective Suit can reduce trauma by up to 95%, the company says
A new law barring sales of "bullet-resistant soft body armor" to most non-law enforcement has confused retailers
Officer Ervis Onuzi was shot in the abdomen while covering fellow officers during a chaotic shootout
Officials called the theft "despicable"
The surplus or expired equipment could potentially help protect militia fighters in Ukraine
First-responders had little guidance and traveled blindly into dangerous situations, a report said
Sheriff Kurt Hoffman says he hopes to play a small role in defending Ukrainian democracy
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
After being shot, Deputy John Kile got back in his car to continue the pursuit
"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
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The officer was listed in serious but stable condition, said Chief Doug Stephens
The shooter was still at large Tuesday
Made of Duritium, these plates offer the stopping power needed in modern law enforcement minus the weight
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