Subscribe
Magazine + Enews
Enews
Command
Procedures & Policies
Technology
Training
Patrol
Point of Law
Investigations
Weapons
Vehicle Ops
Special Units
Directory
Search
Article
Blog
Event
Media Gallery
News
Podcast
Press Release
Product
Video
Webinar
Whitepaper
Command
Investigations
Patrol
Point of Law
Procedures & Policies
Special Units
Technology
Training
Vehicle Ops
Weapons
Enter search phrase
Search
397 Results
Training
NYPD to Equip Volunteers with Ballistic Vests
In the wake of the fatal shootings of two NYPD volunteers earlier this month, New York City is planning to spend $3.3 million to equip its auxiliary officers with ballistic vests.
March 28, 2007
Patrol
Concealable Ballistic Vests
You spend every shift for several years wearing the same ballistic vest under your uniform. You know it's there keeping you safe, but it's even better when you aren't constantly aware of this protection because it fits just right. Thanks to thinner, more advanced ballistic packages as well as carriers featuring high-tech materials and designs, manufacturers are able to make concealable vests more comfortable and effective. Here's a look at some standout vests available right now.
July 28, 2011
Patrol
Sweat Suits: Ballistic Vests
The bad news is, regardless of comfort, you need to wear your vest. The good news is, the manufacturers of ballistic vests and other innovators are working on ways to make wearing a vest more bearable.
August 31, 2003
Patrol
Concealable Body Armor: A Review of Ballistic Vests
The newest ballistic vests for everyday use under your uniform.
July 31, 2008
Patrol
CNN's Anderson Cooper and Retired SEAL Donate K-9 Ballistic Vests
Three days after a Norfolk, VA, police dog was shot and killed in a standoff with a man who'd barricaded himself in his home, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper has donated enough money to outfit the Police Department's entire K-9 unit with ballistic vests.
January 15, 2016
Special Units
XGO Undershirts for Ballistic Vests
XGO
XGO’s Phase 1 Mesh Tactical T-Shirt is a comfort-fit silk with 100 percent Acclimate Dry performance that’s designed to fit like a second skin. It has raglan sleeves and flat-seams positioned to avoid chafing under ballistic protection, and a long cut design that keeps it tucked in.
June 30, 2006
Patrol
BellSouth Donates Ballistic Vests
BellSouth volunteers recently delivered a total of 24 bullet-resistant vests to South Carolina law enforcement agencies.
December 18, 2003
Patrol
Female Ballistic Vests
Armor Express
Armor Express offers structured armor for women. The female body armor, available in two carriers, is custom sized and shaped through a specialized darting system that creates built-in cups without actually cutting the armor.
August 31, 2007
Patrol
DSM Dyneema Material Improves Ballistic Vests
Compared to DSM Dyneema SB21, the new Dyneema SB51 material demonstrates improvements up to 20 percent for specific bullet and test specifications on ballistics vests.
October 19, 2010
Patrol
Ohio Boy Raises Nearly $80K for Ballistic Vests for K-9s
A 9-year-old boy from northern Ohio has raised nearly $80,000 via a GoFundMe page he began about two years ago. All of the funds are to be used for the purchase of ballistic vests for K-9s at area police agencies.
June 6, 2019
Special Units
Video: Denver Firefighters Using Ballistic Vests, Helmets
When first responders in Denver are called to an active shooting scene, police officers and SWAT teams are no longer the only ones wearing bullet-resistant gear. Denver firefighters are now outfitted with Kevlar vests and helmets.
July 5, 2016
Patrol
Video: Point Blank Honors 20 Officers Saved by Their Ballistic Vests
Point Blank honored 20 officers whose lives were saved by Point Blank body armor. "These Officers represent the Best of the Best and truly exemplify bravery, strength, and commitment to excellence," the company posted on Facebook.
December 5, 2017
Special Units
Denver Firefighters Using Ballistic Vests, Helmets
Denver firefighters are now outfitted with Kevlar vests and helmets so they, too, are protected from gunfire on scene with Denver PD SWAT and patrol officers when necessary. More Here.
July 5, 2016
Patrol
Video: Police Nab Trio of 'Vigilantes' at Holland Tunnel With Loaded Guns, Ballistic Vests
Police arrested three "self-styled vigilantes" with loaded handguns, rifles, 2,000 rounds of ammunition, a loaded magazine that says "America," and bullet-resistant vests with the word "Police" written on them at the Holland Tunnel in New Jersey early Tuesday.
June 21, 2016
Weapons
Armor Holdings to Provide 156,000 Ballistic Vests to Replace Cops' Second Chance Models
Armor Holdings has been selected as the exclusive supplier to replace up to 156,000 Second Chance bullet-resistant vests to the law enforcement community.
July 20, 2005
Patrol
Point Blank Honors 20 Officers Saved by Their Ballistic Vests
Point Blank honored 20 officers whose lives were saved by Point Blank body armor. The company's annual Saves Recognition Event was held at its Pompano Beach, FL, manufacturing headquarters Monday. More Here.
December 5, 2017
Patrol
FBI Says Ballistic Vests, Seat Belts Not Worn in Many Officer Deaths
Of the 46 officers killed by firearms in 2014, 11 were not wearing bullet-resistant vests. During the same period, 10 of 28 officers killed in vehicle accidents were not wearing seat belts. Six of the 10 auto accident victims, according to the FBI report, were ejected from their vehicles during the crashes.
May 13, 2015
Patrol
Wisconsin Firefighters Issued Ballistic Vests with Rifle Plates for Gunfire Risk Calls
All Madison, WI, firefighters on every shift now have bullet resistant vests assigned to them for added protection on any calls posing a higher risk for gunfire.
April 21, 2016
Page 1 of 23
Next Page