Tag: Body Armor: Page 26

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Line-of-Duty Deaths: Managing Risk

The rash of police murders and assaults this year is small compared to the body count inflicted on cops during the late 1960s and early 1970s. That era's law enforcement blood bath led to the adoption of better police tactics, more comprehensive police training, and the adoption of ballistic armor as standard police equipment.

August 11, 2011

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Concealable Ballistic Vests

You spend every shift for several years wearing the same ballistic vest under your uniform. You know it's there keeping you safe, but it's even better when you aren't constantly aware of this protection because it fits just right. Thanks to thinner, more advanced ballistic packages as well as carriers featuring high-tech materials and designs, manufacturers are able to make concealable vests more comfortable and effective. Here's a look at some standout vests available right now.

July 28, 2011

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Indianapolis Commander Apologizes for Revealing Bra Sizes of Female Officers

A supervisor with the Indianapolis Metro Police Department apologized to 13 female officers for revealing their bra sizes and measurements in an e-mail to 37 commanders.

July 10, 2011

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Lighthawk CBA

Armor Express

Concealable Level III and IV hard armor protection is now available thanks to the new Lighthawk CBA. This "Concealable Body Armor" vest holds standard soft armor panels and is durable enough to accommodate 10x12-inch or 8x10-inch hard armor rifle plates.

June 29, 2011

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Body Armor Dramatization

This segment was produced for an upcoming NIJ body armor production by Shooters Productions. In this clip, Wheeling (W.Va.) Police Officer Brandi Alderman, actor Paul Jeffries, and actress Kimberly Monahan dramatize an actual incident narrated by the officer who lived it.

June 9, 2011

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Lighthawk PC (Plate Carrier)

Armor Express

The new Armor Express Lighthawk PC is a heavy-duty yet streamlined "Plate Carrier" that rapidly enhances your level of ballistic protection. It's perfect for active shooter response situations.

May 25, 2011

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NIJ Opens Body Armor Grant Period, Requires Mandatory Wear Policy

In addition to implementing mandatory wear for the 2011 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) grant, the NIJ also extended the application deadline to 53 from 30 days. The BVP application period closes July 7.

May 22, 2011

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Lighthawk LT Vest Carrier

Armor Express

The Lighthawk LT is Armor Express' latest carrier capable of converting your concealable vest panels into a sleek and highly functional "Light Tactical" ensemble. The LT is compatible with the Lighthawk's modular ballistic accessory kit, allowing users the ability to scale up or down based on mission-specific threat assessment.

April 28, 2011

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ProTech ICW BR01 Type III/IV Rifle Plate

Safariland

Safariland's ProTech Tactical ICW BR01 Type III/IV Rifle Plate is a high performing 10 x 12-inch plate that has been certified in conjunction with BR01 Type IIIA flexible body armor.

April 28, 2011

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Safariland Adds Female-Specific XT01F Type IIIA Armor To ABA Xtreme Line

The XT01F Type IIIA is a hybrid, female semi-structured design that incorporates high performance Gold Shield, Curv (solid) technology and covered dart technology.

April 7, 2011

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Tenn. Sgt. Killed In Gunfight With Prison Escapee Wearing Kevlar Vest

Sgt. James Timothy Chapin, a 26-year veteran, was shot in the head during a foot pursuit with the suspect, whose Kevlar vest protected him from numerous police bullets. A bullet from the suspect struck a second officer, Lorin Johnston, in his ballistic vest.

April 1, 2011

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Safariland Adds HP01F Type II Female Model To ABA Xtreme Line

Tested against the 9mm and .357 Magnum NIJ-designated rounds, the HP01F Type II is a hybrid, female semi-structured design that incorporates covered dart technology, vertical and horizontal Geometric technology, and state-of-the-art materials such as Curv (framing) and Dyneema.

March 24, 2011