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On Nov. 23, 2006, the day after Thanksgiving, Officer Chris Walker of the Jonesboro (Ark.) Police Department confronted a rape suspect hiding in a dark attic. The suspect fired from a prone position directly at Walker, who was able to return fire.
Read More →Body armor has come a long way since the days of knights. But even in today’s police and military operations, the armor is specialized according to the user’s need.
Read More →The latest in concealable armor provides comfort and flexibility while still offering the protection you need from everyday dangers on the job.
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RDPS’ Rapid Deployment Body Armor Bag provides an officer with a discreet carry bag for a sub machinegun or patrol rifle that in a matter of seconds transforms into a front and rear Level III or Level IV body armor tactical vest system. The bag is designed to save the lives of law enforcement officers. In conjunction with Level III and Level IV ceramic plates, it is capable of withstanding multiple hits from rounds as large as .308.
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How much is a cop’s safety worth? Despite safety concerns, due to shrinking budgets it’s becoming increasingly common for police departments to require officers to purchase their own body armor. Even when agencies pony up some money for ballistic vests, it’s usually not enough to buy the best of the best—which is what most officers want protecting them from bodily harm.
Read More →Glacier Tek’s Cool Vest is a product designed for the cop who has to work in the summer in body armor. Cool Vest encloses a set of reusable plastic pouches filled with a non-toxic substance. Glacier Tek says all you have to do is soak the pouches in ice water or place them in the freezer for 20 minutes, put them inside the Cool Vest carrier, then strap it between your vest and your skin, and it will keep your body at 59 degrees Fahrenheit for up to two-and-a-half hours in 100-degree heat.
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Body armor is sometimes all that lies between you and a suspect's attack. It has saved officers' lives countless times. Not wearing it is not an option. As a law enforcement officer you're a walking target and, like it or not, a ballistic vest is the best protection you have against the bad guys' bullets.
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The bad news is, regardless of comfort, you need to wear your vest. The good news is, the manufacturers of ballistic vests and other innovators are working on ways to make wearing a vest more bearable.
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Thousands of times a day in this country peace officers search homes, businesses, schools, and other structures for hidden offenders. Structure searches can turn into a high-risk assignment for the officers performing them.
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Law enforcement officers are not the only ones wearing armor these days.
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