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News•Staff Writer•May 14, 2020

Video: Texas Officers Dodge Out-of-Control 18-Wheeler on Freeway

A Texas police officer and two Texas Department of Public Safety troopers who were at the scene of a tractor trailer crash Tuesday afternoon had to dodge out of the way as a second 18-wheeler careened off the freeway and approached them at high speed.

Articles•David Griffith•May 3, 2020

Hard Armor Innovations

New materials and new designs are making helmets, plates, and shields lighter and more effective.

News•Staff Writer•April 16, 2020

Missouri Officer Shot, Saved by Body Armor

An officer with the Jefferson City (MO) Police Department was shot in the chest and saved by body armor and a suspect was fatally shot Wednesday evening after a vehicle pursuit ended with gunfire.

News•Staff Writer•April 10, 2020

Phoenix Officer Credits Armor with Saving her Life During Shooting That Killed Commander

An officer with the Phoenix Police Department says that the protective plate given to her by her father—a reserve officer himself—likely saved her life during an incident that left Commander Greg Carnicle dead during a domestic violence call in late March.

News•Staff Writer•April 3, 2020

Hardwire Manufactures Face Shields to Protect Medical Personnel Combating COVID-19

Hardwire LLC—a leading manufacturer of protective armor used by the military, law enforcement and school systems—has announced that the company will immediately begin manufacturing protective face shields for medical personnel and first responders combating the COVID-19 pandemic.

Products•April 2, 2020

V2 Pro Performance System

The V2 Pro Performance System is a collection of pants, shirts, and an exterior shirt-style armor carrier with ballistic panels.

Inside the Badge •Doug Wyllie•March 13, 2020

Pulling the Pin: Planning for Your Retirement from Law Enforcement

Here are a few thoughts I've collected over the years of knowing a great many retired officers who are incredibly happy and successful after they've shelved the uniform, returned to civilian ranks, and done amazing things as "regular people" after leaving active-duty.

Videos•Staff Writer•March 12, 2020

(Video) Armor Express Demos Busch Ballistic Helmet's Adjustability at SHOT

POLICE gets to see the Busch PROtective AMP-1 TP Helmet by Armor Express up close at SHOT and gets a demonstration of its adjustability.

News•Staff Writer•March 3, 2020

California Officers May Have Thwarted Mass Attack, Suspect Arrested for Making Threats

Thomas Andrews, 32, sent threatening messages to his employer, the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety said in a statement posted on Facebook. The text messages said Andrews was planning a mass shooting at the UPS in Sunnyvale, the department said.

Products•February 28, 2020

B-Kit Add-On Vehicle Armor

New to Hardwire is its 2020 Interceptor Utility armor kit. The company is now offering kits in Level IIIA, Level III, and Level III+.

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