Police Body Armor News & Articles

Spotlight: Arrest My Vest designed for the odor elimination needs of LEOs

The Arrest My Vest spray product is designed for the challenges unique to law enforcement; it removes odors without harming body armor or other tactical gear

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

Don’t bring home the stink – why you need an odor eliminating spray

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This all-natural odor eliminator is safe for body armor and around kids, pets and K-9s

Maintaining a low profile: Undercover and everyday carry products at SHOT Show 2020

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There is a lot of great gear on the market aimed at improving officer safety using the latest technologies

What good is body armor that you don’t want to wear?

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This tactical vest and soft body armor duo offers comfort and protection in the field

How smart manufacturing makes this body armor affordable for every cop

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

10 lessons learned from the 2012 Sikh temple terror attack

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

7 cops injured amid unruly crowd at Milwaukee investigation scene

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Authorities denounced the unrest as vigilantism and said some people were reacting to information that had not been proven in the case

LEO Near Miss: Police ambush foiled at fair

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An officer's decision not to wear his body armor while working at a local fair nearly proved deadly

12 things every police department's civil unrest plan needs

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Failure to plan is planning to fail, and that's glaringly evident when large-scale civil unrest breaks out

Why officers’ lives depend on dispelling the cliche that ‘nothing ever happens in small towns’

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Of the 285 officers shot in 2019, nearly a quarter of them were policing towns with fewer than 11,000 people

Why I wear a Safe Life Defense vest: One officer’s story

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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

How to care for your armor products during the coronavirus pandemic

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Follow these guidelines to make sure you’re properly protecting yourself and your gear

The Safariland Group releases cleaning and disinfecting guidelines for armor, duty gear

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Disinfection is an essential activity as prescribed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Outfitting a new take-home car

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What are some must-have items for your new patrol vehicle?

A cop's guide to the supplies you will want on patrol

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While there is no one way to do the job, this is a list of basics for every cop on the street

5 ways a school resource officer can improve campus security

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SROs can start by being prepared, proactive, resourceful and decisive

Load-bearing vests on display at SHOT Show 2020

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Agencies have many choices to select from if considering moving from a duty belt to a load-bearing vest

Spotlight: VEL TYE designs and manufactures state-of-the-art tactical gear and accessories

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Company name: Vel Tye Headquarters: Virginia Beach, Virginia Signature Product: Hugger Tactical Vests Website: Vel Tye 1. What was the inspiration behind starting your company? Steve Herring foun...

10 vendors to check out at SHOT Show 2020

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Some of the coolest hardware on the planet is showcased at the largest event of its kind in the world

Product review: HRT RAC plate carrier

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Putting a rapidly customizable plate carrier to the test

NYPD unveils lighter body armor for detectives

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The vests have been distributed to detective squads in an effort to get more officers to wear the life-saving armor

Body-worn tech trends improving police operations

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From delivering real-time intelligence to biometric wearables that monitor a cop’s stress levels, body-worn technology is transforming police officer safety