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Articlesby A.J. GeorgeMay 8, 2014

Police Product Test: Point Blank Alpha Elite Vest

The Alpha Elite is soft, concealable body armor, available in NIJ Level II or IIIA for both male and female cuts and is NIJ 0101.06 compliant. Basically the same stuff we all wear on duty right now. Now let's talk about what sets it apart from technology of the past.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 29, 2014

PetArmor Promotes "National Thank a Police Dog Week," Donates K-9 Vests

To assist Americans with showing their appreciation for law enforcement K-9s, PetArmor has declared the week of April 28, 2014, "National Thank a Police Dog Week." People can send thanks to police K-9s this week via the company's Website.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 24, 2014

Man Who Invented Kevlar Dies in Delaware

Retired DuPont chemist Tom Bair died last week in Delaware. Countless police officers and soldiers owe their lives to Dr. Bair because he was instrumental in inventing Kevlar.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 18, 2014

Indiana K-9 Gets Donated Vest

Sheriff Robert Fyock of the Indiana County (Pa.) Sheriff's Department rests easier now that his K-9 partner, German shepherd Bak, wears a stab- and bullet-resistant vest donated by a concerned citizen.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2014

Minnesota Deputy Shot, Suspects Dead

Two people are dead and a Douglas County (Minn.) Sheriff’s Deputy was hurt following an officer-involved shooting Monday night southeast of Alexandria.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2014

SHOT Show 2014: Armor Express Shows 4 New Vests

Armor Express showed four new ballistic vests at this year’s SHOT Show: the Bulldog, Hardcore SU, Revolution Plus, and Seraph Gen 2.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 16, 2014

SHOT Show 2014: Are You Ready for Ballistic Underwear?

The underwear from U.S. Armor protects both the entire pelvic area as well as the wearer’s femoral arteries. It is made of NIJ-certified ballistic armor packages and sewn in multiple panels for breathability and heat dissipation. The moisture-wicking material features anti-odor technology.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 16, 2014

SHOT Show 2014: Safariland Honors Calif. Agent Saved by Vest

Agent Nate Castro of the California Department of Corrections choked up as he was asked to tell the story of what happened to him nine weeks ago. “I can still smell the smoke,” he said.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 16, 2014

SHOT Show 2014: Point Blank Expands Alpha Elite Armor Line

Alpha Elite armor packages are now available in Point Blank’s new Elite concealable carrier and the Alpha-1 tactical armor systems for both male and female officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 14, 2014

SHOT Show 2014—Safariland Releases Lightweight, High Performance Armor

Ed Hinchey, body armor technical specialist with Safariland, says the company set out with the goal of creating the best combination of comfort and performance.

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