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American Body Armor RPM-F1 Front Opening Vest
February 28, 2002
Patrol
Body Armor 101: How to Choose
Propper International
To better understand the choices, let’s go step by step through the various types of armor, threat levels, and certification processes.
July 15, 2019
Patrol
CO Department Gifted Over $130,000 in Body Armor
The Pueblo (CO) Police Department is getting $132,000 worth of supplemental body armor thanks to a generous gift from a national foundation.
April 3, 2017
Patrol
Safariland Living Proof Campaign Celebrates 1924 Body Armor Saves
Safariland's mission statement, #TogetherWeSaveLives, is what the company stands for. Living Proof is a tribute to officers who put their lives on the line to protect others.
October 6, 2015
Patrol
Six of 10 LE Agencies Require Body Armor
Nearly all law enforcement agencies report that they provide body armor to their officers, but only 59 percent of the agencies require their officers to wear body armor at least some of the time, according to a new report announced by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF).
September 29, 2009
Patrol
MA Gun Club Purchases $15,000 of Body Armor for Local Police
Weston Shooters Club of Weston, MA, announced that it has donated $15,000 to purchase body armor for the Framingham (MA) Police Department.
August 1, 2017
Special Units
11-Year-Old Nebraska Girl Raised Money to Buy Body Armor for K-9
“It’s not something we can budget for because the dog’s life, working life is anywhere from 5-7 years. So typically it’s not something we’re able to buy,” Officer Jim Bartley explained.
March 31, 2021
Patrol
Armor Express Outfitting U.S. Marshals Service with Ballistic Helmets
The United States Marshals Service has awarded Armor Express, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance body armor solutions, a contract to outfit officers in the Western District of Virginia with the Busch AMP-1 TP ballistic helmet, which is certified to the VPAM standard.
September 13, 2017
Patrol
Understanding Armor Plates
Soft body armor ballistic vest packages are rated levels 1 through 4 by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) based on how much protection from ballistic rounds they are rated to provide. Similarly, armor plates are available in two different types or classes tested and recognized by the NIJ: type 3 and type 4.
January 24, 2013
Patrol
Armor Express Introduces Razor Level II Body Armor
Armor Express has introduced its Razor Level II (Model RZR-B-II) body armor the company is calling its "lightest weight and thinnest body armor system ever."
June 14, 2012
Patrol
ABA Introduces Xtreme SX Body Armor Models
The Xtreme SX ballistic package features the newest generation of Honeywell Spectra Shield, a composite material made with high-strength, lightweight Spectra fiber for greater protection and comfort.
January 30, 2013
Patrol
Safariland Adds XT01 Type IIIA Body Armor To ABA Xtreme Series
The XT01 Type IIIA is part of Safariland's ABA Xtreme Series of concealable armor and features a flexible, hybrid design that combines Honeywell Gold Shield ballistic material with Twaron Microlaminate.
September 28, 2010
Patrol
NIJ Opens Body Armor Grant Period, Requires Mandatory Wear Policy
In addition to implementing mandatory wear for the 2011 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) grant, the NIJ also extended the application deadline to 53 from 30 days. The BVP application period closes July 7.
May 22, 2011
Patrol
Safariland Adds NIJ Standard-0101.06 Body Armor Model
The HP01 Type II is part of the ABA, Xtreme Series for concealable armor and was tested against the 9mm and .357 mag. The HP01 Type II is a hybrid armor design featuring Geometric technology and Curv framing.
April 19, 2010
Technology
Protective Products International Receives Approval from NIJ for Standard-0101.06 Body Armor
Protective Products International (PPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Protective Products of America Inc. and a manufacturer and distributor of advanced ballistic protective products is one of the first companies to receive compliance status approval for one of its ballistic vests under the the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard-0101.06
June 4, 2009
Special Units
CA Cop Killer Suspect Arrested; Had Body Armor, High-Capacity Magazines
The suspect in the killing of two Palm Springs, CA, police officers and the wounding of another was wearing body armor and equipped with high capacity magazines when he was taken into custody, authorities said.
October 10, 2016
Patrol
Improving Body Armor Testing
The adoption of the 07 armor standard does nothing to change the performance of your current 06 compliant armor. “The 06 armor is still good,” says NIJ’s Dr. Mark Greene. “Wear your armor. It will save your life.”
March 19, 2024
Patrol
SHOT Show 2016: Propper Enters Body Armor Market
Propper’s new tactical pants, shirts, boots, and armor are on display at the 2016 SHOT Show in Las Vegas this week.
January 19, 2016
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