Body Armor Protection Levels: What Do They Mean? Which One is Right for You?
What do the various levels of body armor protection mean? How do you choose which one is best for you?
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What do the various levels of body armor protection mean? How do you choose which one is best for you?
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), in partnership with Maglite, will present a Hero Award to the Prince George's County (MD) Police Department for its extraordinary commitment to community engagement through its Prince George's County Police Athletic League (PAL).
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety released a bulletin to law enforcement on Thursday evening warning of the threat by the Gangster Disciples street gang.
Officer Aaron Franklin freed six teens trapped in a storm drain being filled with rushing waters form a local creek. A short time later, he came upon an unconscious man who had crashed his truck into two cars; the officer administered Narcan and then performed CPR.
According to Forbes, plaintiffs claim that although they received higher grades on the civil service promotional exam, minority and female candidates were promoted ahead of them.
Five officers with the Saint Paul (MN) Police Department have been fired for failing to intervene in an assault outside a local bar.
According to the Washington Post, Officer Walter Lee was charged in federal court and has been suspended from duty pending the proceedings.
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An officer with the Dover (DE) Police Department has been charged with manslaughter, third-degree assault, speeding, and second offense using an electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.
Officers with the Gang Task Force for the Mesa Police Department shot and wounded a man who fled on foot after a brief vehicle pursuit.
An officer with the Tompkinsville (KY) Police Department was assaulted by a male and female couple during a traffic stop on Wednesday night, leaving the officer with minor injuries including a scraped elbow and a black eye.
Following Tuesday's emotional testimony by cancer-stricken 9/11 first responders and comedian Jon Stewart, the House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed a bill Wednesday to extend funding for the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund.
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According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, Officer Sanya Shahid dove in front of a stolen vehicle during a police pursuit and saved the boy's life.
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