Tag: Ballistic Vest Saves: Page 10

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Safariland Announces 2,000th Body Armor Save

On the night of the incident, Officer Pierce and her K-9 Lex were responding to a call regarding a suspect breaking into vehicles. As she arrived on scene, the suspect fled on a bicycle; Officer Pierce released her K-9, who immediately pursued and detained the suspect. As Officer Pierce closed in to take the suspect into custody, he produced a .45 caliber handgun and shot Pierce at close range directly in the chest, police report.

December 18, 2017

Special Units

Suspect in Shooting of 2 MO Officers in Custody After Standoff

Two St. Louis-area police officers were saved by their body armor Thursday morning when they were both shot in the chest by a gunman who then barricaded himself in a home, police say.

December 14, 2017

Patrol

2 MO Officers Shot in the Chest, Saved by Armor

A witness said a man opened fire on the officers from about 15 feet after they pepper-sprayed him in a scuffle on a front lawn.

December 14, 2017

Patrol

Video: Point Blank Honors 20 Officers Saved by Their Ballistic Vests

Point Blank honored 20 officers whose lives were saved by Point Blank body armor. "These Officers represent the Best of the Best and truly exemplify bravery, strength, and commitment to excellence," the company posted on Facebook.

December 5, 2017

Patrol

Point Blank Honors 20 Officers Saved by Their Ballistic Vests

Point Blank honored 20 officers whose lives were saved by Point Blank body armor. The company's annual Saves Recognition Event was held at its Pompano Beach, FL, manufacturing headquarters Monday. More Here.

December 5, 2017

Patrol

WV Officer Shot in Chest, Saved by Body Armor

"Everything happens for a reason," Johnson said. "It could've been several officers going through that door, that could've meant several officers shot ... so if it was me taking one round, versus my buddies taking several, I would take that any day." More Here.

November 28, 2017

Patrol

Video: WV Officer Shot in Chest, Saved by Body Armor

"Everything happens for a reason," Johnson said. "It could've been several officers going through that door, that could've meant several officers shot ... so if it was me taking one round, versus my buddies taking several, I would take that any day."

November 28, 2017

Patrol

WV Officer, 2 Others Shot at Burglary Call; One Dead

Police say when Patrolman S. Johnson entered the home, he encountered gunfire from a man identified as Seth Hardwick. Patrolman Johnson was struck once in the torso.

November 17, 2017

Patrol

MS Officer Saved by Body Armor, Suspect Killed in Gunfight

A suspect, who fired multiple rounds at a Meridian (MS) Police officer, was shot and killed during an exchange of gunfire early Sunday morning, authorities report. The officer was shot twice in the chest and saved by his body armor.

November 6, 2017

Patrol

Phoenix Officer Wounded, Saved by Armor in Gunfight

More gunfire was exchanged between the man and police, who ended up shooting the man. The man also shot one of the Phoenix officers, who was wounded but likely was saved by his protective vest.

September 21, 2017

Patrol

Oregon Trooper Shot at Traffic Stop, Saved by Vest

The trooper was shot in the vest after attempting to stop a stolen vehicle about 1:20 p.m., Shephard said.

September 13, 2017

Patrol

2 Northern CA Officers Shot Investigating Double Homicide, Suspect Dead

Two Sacramento, CA, police officers are expected to survive after they were shot Thursday in south Sacramento, and the shooting suspect was killed by officers, the police department said.

September 7, 2017