Ballistic Shields News & Articles

• New ‘origami-inspired’ ballistic shield is lighter, more portable

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  The Swift Shield Compact is foldable, weighs less than 5 lbs. and is 3/8ths of an inch thick

• Blistering new report says Capitol Police ignored threats weeks before Jan. 6 attack

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  Officers were also poorly equipped with expired ammunition and shields that broke easily, the report says

• Spotlight: Safariland products provide head-to-toe solutions for lifesaving products

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  Safariland is committed in their mission of serving and protecting LEOs — it is built into everything they make

• 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

• Why this is a time for tried and true team tactics

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  Police officers need to be able to apply the right combination of tactics to maintain or restore peace and personally survive while doing it

• How to buy tactical entry tools (eBook)

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  Download this Police1 tactical entry tools buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• The specialties of a modern SWAT team

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  What makes a team great is not gadgets and equipment, but personnel and training

• How to buy body armor (eBook)

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  Download this Police1 body armor buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• Research review: The effect of body armor on saving officers’ lives

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  Evaluation of LEOKA database further confirms the importance of officers wearing body armor

• Why police departments don’t buy the right body armor

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  When dealing with safety-related gear like body armor, the wrong purchase could be deadly for cops in the field

• Texas SROs get new ballistic protection gear

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  Two school districts will upgrade to armored vests that offer more comfort and protection

• How to train and equip SROs to be a school’s first line of defense

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  If SROs are expected to be our school’s first line of defense, we must provide these officers with the best specialized tactical training and equipment possible

• Sales of ballistic backpacks spike after school massacre

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  Global orders for bullet-resistant school supplies have been coming in “fast and furious” since the Valentine’s Day massacre

• Sessions: Limits on military gear for police went too far

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  Justice Department documents summarizing the order describe much of the gear as "defensive in nature," intended to protect officers from danger

• Trump prepares to lift limits on military gear for police

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  Attorney General Jeff Sessions could outline the changes during a Monday speech

• Policing Matters Podcast: How crowd control needs to evolve as protests turn more violent

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  Jim and Doug discuss how crowd control is changing

• Watch your 6: How to defend yourself against an ambush attack

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  Training, strategy and ballistic armor are vital tools to help officers prevent and survive surprise attacks

• Spotlight: Angel Armor's unparalleled ballistic solutions protect those who protect the public

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  Angel Armor offers five distinct product lines that exceed industry standards

• 2 new, innovative ballistic protection products on display at SHOT Show 2017

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  Every officer should check out the new ballistic protection products introduced by Honeywell and Safariland

• SHOT Show 2017: Covered 6 shows off their fold-up ballistic shield

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  This product can serve as protection for LE and other first responders who cannot wait for SWAT or whomever has a more traditional shield in their vehicle

• 8 lessons from the 2015 Paris terror attacks

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  Simultaneous terrorist attacks are today’s reality, planning and training your police department for an effective response will save lives

• The Shield Is Not Enough: Respect From the Public

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  I’m sure you’ve noticed it, if you’ve been on the job for any length of time.

• AR-15, ballistic vest stolen from Conn. State Police cruiser

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  The thief or thieves broke into the locked trunk of what state police say was a marked patrol car

• QuadCurve: How ATS Armor provides the most comfortable protection available

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  The ergonomic design of these ballistic plates hugs the body for increased safety, comfort and ease of movement

• Lighter, stronger, more affordable: the next generation of body armor

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  ATS Armor founding partner Brian Beckwith discusses how the company leverages technology and design to forge better ballistic protection

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