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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 22, 2008

Charlotte Police Find TASER, Knives, and Gun in Wounded Suspect's Van

A convicted felon who was critically injured by Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers Thursday night may be the only one who knows why he was in a van with a gun, a Taser, two folding knives and a bulletproof vest.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 21, 2008

Charlotte Police Exchange Fire with, Wound Man Wearing Body Armor

At 8:36 p.m., Metro Division officers tried to stop a white van with expired tags at 36th and North Tryon streets, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Rodney Monroe said.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienNovember 7, 2008

No Excuses: Wear Your Body Armor

I find it inconceivable that in 2008 there are so many police not wearing protective vests. Body armor needs to be considered as standard and essential as the gun, badge, and uniform.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 14, 2008

Armor Express Awarded Federal BOP Vest Order

A contract to produce some 10,000 spike resistant vests has been awarded Central Lake Armor Express, Inc., by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 13, 2008

LAPD Officer Named NLEOMF Officer of the Month

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) has announced the selection of Police Officer III Andrew Taylor of the Los Angeles Police Department as its most recent Officer of the Month.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 7, 2008

Armor Holdings Products Settles Zylon Matter with U.S. Department of Justice

Armor Holdings Products, LLC (AHP) and the United States, acting through the Department of Justice (DOJ), have agreed to resolve allegations raised by DOJ regarding AHP's sales of Zylon-containing bullet-resistant vests between 2000 and 2005.

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Articlesby Scott SmithOctober 1, 2008

Police Product Test: Under Armour Generation II Tactical Pants

In the last few years UA has introduced product lines in such diverse areas as hunting, working out, and casual wear. Now Under Armour also has a line of tactical wear, which includes the Generation II Tactical Pants.

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Articlesby Dean ScovilleAugust 1, 2008

Shots Fired: Ogden, Utah 05-26-2006

Sgt. Burnett had worn the vest religiously throughout his career, but on this day he told his wife that for the first time he would go to work without it. She wasn't happy with his decision.

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Articlesby Angela LuAugust 1, 2008

Concealable Body Armor: A Review of Ballistic Vests

The newest ballistic vests for everyday use under your uniform.

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Articlesby Angela LuAugust 1, 2008

Tactical Body Armor

A selection of the newest ballistic vests designed for high-risk SWAT missions.

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