Tag: Body Armor: Page 30

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First Choice Armor Announces Synergy Series NIJ .06 Level IIIA Certification

First Choice Armor announces the NIJ 0101.06 certification of its latest Synergy Series of high-performance, lightweight body armor. This new model is
available in concealable and tactical body armor configurations.

April 1, 2010

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NYPD Officer Shot Three Times, Suspect Killed in Firefight

A bulletproof vest saved the life of a young Bronx cop shot three times by a man who snapped after his mother's home health aide spurned his romantic advances.

March 22, 2010

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Safariland Adds Two New NIJ-06 Models to its Family of Armor Solutions

Safariland has released two additional armor models that satisfy the requirements of the National Institute of Justice's (NIJ) new Voluntary Body Armor Compliance Testing Program under NIJ Standard-0101.06 (NIJ-06).

March 3, 2010

Weapons

Police Product Test: Pelican Hardigg FieldPak

We review the Pelican Products Hardigg FieldPak, 5.11 Tactical Scout Folder Knife, BlackHawk Tactical Ballistic Vest Carrier, and Tango Down AR Magazines and Rail Covers.

February 4, 2010

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Body Armor Maker Protective Products Files For Bankruptcy

After declaring bankruptcy earlier this month, Protective Products of America, a Florida-based body armor manufacturer, ceased public trading of its stock, appointed a new chief executive and began an internal investigation, the company has announced.

January 31, 2010

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Safariland's PROTECH Level III Armor Meets NIJ Standard

Safariland has satisfied the hard armor plate requirements of the National Institute of Justice's (NIJ) new Voluntary Body Armor Compliance Testing Program under NIJ Standard-0101.06 (NIJ-06).

January 28, 2010

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PROTECH Tactical Expands Line of IMPAC Special Threat Plates

PROTECH Tactical's expanded line of IMPAC special threat plates provides ballistic and stab protection for concealable body armor vests.

January 28, 2010

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SHOT Show 2010: Safariland Honors Officers Involved In Shootings

Three officers who engaged armed suspects appeared at Safariland's booth at the SHOT Show today to tell the harrowing stories of experiences that resulted in their survival because they wore the company's body armor.

January 20, 2010

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California Court Gives Body Armor To Violent Felons

Paul Weber, president of the the Los Angeles Police Protective League officer's union, said the decision will "make criminals more bold and more likely to shoot it out with the police."

December 19, 2009

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Where the Job Is Better Nowadays

Once upon a time you had to use your radio to run subjects for wants and warrants. Now, you can run as many subjects as you want. As if that wasn't enough, license plate recognition systems can alert you for warrants.

December 15, 2009

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Justice Department Researcher Who Developed Kevlar Vest Dies

Lester Shubin, who is credited with developing the first body armor for law officers, has died at age 84.

December 1, 2009

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Fighting the Wrong Battle

More officers may choose to leave their vests in their lockers on hot days or just choose not to buy them.

November 29, 2009