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NIJ Body Armor Video

The National Institute for Justice produced this video covering testing procedures and the importance of officers wearing their ballistic vests. Source: NIJ

March 6, 2012

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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.

February 26, 2012

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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.

February 16, 2012

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SHOT Show: Point Blank Enterprises, Inc.

Body armor suppliers Point Blank, Protective Products, PACA, and Paraclete merged in late 2011. POLICE Magazine spoke with executives from the company at SHOT Show 2012 in Las Vegas about what the merger means for law enforcement officers who use their products.

February 13, 2012

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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."

January 24, 2012

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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.

January 17, 2012

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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.

January 16, 2012

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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.

December 4, 2011

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N.Y. Cop's Vest Stops Robber's Round

A Long Island police officer was shot in the back by a robbery suspect, but his ballistic vest likely saved his life.

December 1, 2011

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DuPont Establishes $500M Kevlar Facility in S.C.

DuPont has established its $500 million Cooper River Kevlar facility near Charleston, S.C., to allow DuPont to meet increased customer demand for its advanced protective materials that are incorporated into police body armor and other applications.

October 27, 2011

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Point Blank's First Tri-Compliant Ballistic Armor Package Passes NIJ Testing

Point Blank's FIIIA ballistic package is the latest NIJ .06 ballistic system that meets FBI and DEA testing protocols with a 9mm 124-grain FMJ V-50 exceeding 2,000 feet per second.

September 15, 2011

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We Need Ballistic Helmets on Patrol

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has recently acquired ballistic helmets for its patrol personnel. While there are still a lot of stupid practices within my alma mater, LASD has a deserved reputation for emphasizing officer safety and equipping its personnel accordingly.

August 21, 2011