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Articlesby Melanie BasichJuly 10, 2017

Body Armor Saves Lives

These officers' stories of survival illustrate why it's so important to always wear a ballistic vest on duty.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichJuly 7, 2017

Officer Down Rapid Response

The Automated Injury Detection (AID) device uses a high-tech fabric with sensors to recognize when an officer has been shot or stabbed in the vest. Within a few seconds it sends a notification.

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ProductsJune 29, 2017

Automated Injury Detection

Sprint and Select Engineering Services (SES) have teamed to launch a device called AID – Automated Injury Detection - that signals first responders immediately when a law enforcement officer wearing an "officer down" vest is shot or stabbed.

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Articlesby Dale StocktonJune 16, 2017

An Officer Safety Reality Check

The best way to reduce line-of-duty deaths is to concentrate on safety issues that officers can control.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 12, 2017

2 KY Deputies Shot Serving Warrant, Suspect Killed

Two Knox County (KY) Sheriff's deputies were shot while attempting to serve a warrant at a home in Knox County Monday morning.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 8, 2017

Point Blank Enterprises Announces New Program for Reserve and Auxiliary Officers

Point Blank Enterprises has announced an exclusive new program for reserve and auxiliary law enforcement officers across the country. This new program allows for direct purchase of Point Blank Body Armor's body armor systems at discounted prices.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 1, 2017

Chicago Officer was Shot in “Heart Area of Vest”

The officer chased Eaton as she ran, clutching a pistol on her left side; the second officer drove alongside them in the SUV. She reportedly fired at one of the officers striking him in the “heart area” of the vest.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 25, 2017

FY 2017 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Application Period Open

The Bureau of Justice Assistance will accept applications for fiscal year 2017 funding for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) program online through 8 p.m. Eastern Time on June 28, 2017.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 25, 2017

Video: Point Blank Honors KY Deputy Saved by Ballistic Vest

Point Blank honored Deputy Abdullah Bholat Wednesday for his bravery and dedication in serving his community after he was shot in the line of duty and a Point Blank vest stopped the bullet.

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ProductsMay 11, 2017

Active Shooter Response Vest

Warrior Trail Consulting, known for its non-ballistic training body armor, has introduced advanced ballistic protection solutions to first responders through a partnership with ShotStop Ballistics LLC.

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