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Newsby Staff WriterMay 3, 2012

Protech Tactical Introduces Redesigned Bark-9 Canine Vest

Safariland has introduced the Protech Bark-9 canine vest for law enforcement service dogs. The Bark-9 carrier is fully adjustable and incorporates a Cordura nylon exterior for long-lasting wear.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 13, 2012

U.S. Armor Hosts LAPD Training Event

U.S. Armor co-sponsored a training event attended by Los Angeles Police Department officers. The company is the sole body armor provider to the LAPD.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 6, 2012

Tenn. Cop Saved by Body Armor

Memphis (Tenn.) Police Officer Josh Shearer's protective vest likely saved his life, when it absorbed a handgun round from a suspect during a chase in the Raleigh neighborhood.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 22, 2012

DuPont Supports Federal Ballistic-Vest Funding

DuPont Protection Technologies submitted testimony to Congress supporting the renewal of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Act (BVPA) grant program for law enforcement agencies.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonFebruary 27, 2012

Video: SHOT Show 2012 Highlights

This year's annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas offered plenty of visual curiosities for POLICE Magazine's video crew. Four law enforcement suppliers showed off their new gear, and "Top Shot" Michelle Viscusi told us how she stays on target.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 17, 2012

Custom Armor Vest Fails Phoenix Police Testing

A body armor model produced by Custom Armor Technologies in May of 2008 failed several independent tests and will be pulled from service by the Phoenix Police Department.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2012

State of the Union: Obama Announces New Enforcement Units

President Barack Obama announced the creation of law enforcement units to combat mortgage fraud and unfair trade practices in his State of the Union speech. He also said he wants "new lightweight vests for cops and soldiers that can stop any bullet."

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2012

SHOT Show 2012: Safariland Honors Five Officers

Safariland honored five officers at SHOT Show today and inducted them into their Saves Club for surviving harrowing encounters with the help of gear from the body armor and police products maker.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2012

SHOT Show 2012: Point Blank and Protective Products Introduce Body Armor Lines

Point Blank Enterprises and Protective Products Enterprises introduced several body armor products here at SHOT Show 2012, following the company's merger earlier this year.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 5, 2011

Safariland's Protech Tactical Brings Quick Release Carrier

Safariland has introduced the APV QR (All Purpose Vest, Quick Release) carrier under its Protech Tactical line. The APV QR incorporates the same features of the standard APV tactical vest and adds a quad-release QR system ideal for maritime operations or for agencies requiring quick doffing capabilities.

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