Police Body Armor News & Articles

• 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

• 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

• 8 products for cops by cops to add to your LE wishlist

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  Officers across the country are inventing products that solve everyday challenges in policing

• Spotlight: Crye Precision designs and manufactures truly innovative equipment for America’s fighting forces

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  Crye Precision works hard to provide smart, high-performance, long-wearing gear for people who demand the best

• 10 things cops hate

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  From uniform inspections to being lied to, there's no shortage of things that drive officers crazy

• How many licks does it take to get to the center of a rifle plate?

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  People think ceramic armor is fragile, but is it really?

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