Ballistic Shields News & Articles

The specialties of a modern SWAT team

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

How to buy body armor (eBook)

Body armor can mean the difference between life and death for officers, but the process to purchase it has some major challenges

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

5 things to know when buying body armor

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Identifying your threat level and finding the right fit are key concerns when it comes to choosing ballistic protection

Level IV kit combines lightweight plates, rifle plate carrier

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Designed to deploy quickly and easily over soft body armor and/or uniforms, the plates are lightweight, low-profile

Cop creates customizable backpack line with ballistic shield option

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Kids can express their individuality while parents can take one step further to protect them at school

Can ballistic blankets protect kids from shooters, disasters?

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Ballistic blanket promises protection against 90 percent of weapons used in U.S. school shootings

Poll Call: What police equipment would you replace in your department?

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By Police1 Staff One of the great things about having a police community like we do here at Police1 is the ability to see the similarities and differences of police agencies big and small, nationwi...