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Tag: Ballistic Vest Saves
Patrol
Kentucky Deputy Shot Serving Papers, Saved by Vest
Police say his vest saved his life, saying if it had hit even just an inch away from where it did, in either direction, this could have been a very different situation.
March 19, 2024
Patrol
Boston Officer Shot at Domestic, Saved by Vest
Prosecutors said the suspect led police on a foot chase, and as an officer was trying to place Lewis in custody, a gun went off, striking the officer, who was wearing a ballistic vest and not seriously injured.
March 19, 2024
Command
Minnesota Sheriff Slams Officials for Only Caring About Officers When They are Killed
"Can you care about us before we’re dead?" said Sheriff Bob Fletcher. "Everyone rushes to make a positive statement when someone is killed but before that the support is waning."
March 4, 2024
Patrol
Philadelphia Officer Wounded in Hand by Ricochet Off Armor
A shot was fired after a 10-person police team breached the first door of the home and started to enter the second door, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
January 31, 2024
Special Units
Miami-Dade Officer Wounded in Shooting, Saved by Vest
The officer, a member of the department’s Crime Suppression Team, was looking for a suspect in connection with another shooting over the weekend.
November 21, 2023
Patrol
Georgia Deputy Shot, Saved by Body Armor During Domestic Response
The deputy was hit once in the shoulder and twice in the vest during an exchange of gunfire with the suspect.
October 25, 2023
Special Units
5 Minnesota Officers Shot Serving Search Warrant
Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck said two officers were shot in their vests and three were shot in other locations on their bodies.
October 12, 2023
Patrol
Denver Officer Shot Multiple Times in Vehicle, Saved by Vest
The officer was in his police vehicle outside a hotel at 4 a.m. when he saw a male walk past and then into hotel. The suspect then came back out of the hotel, pulled out a gun and started shooting at the officer.
June 7, 2023
Featured
2 Philly Officers Shot, Saved by Armor During Standoff
After negotiations reached an impasse, SWAT made entry. They were reportedly fired on by the suspect and two officers were hit but suffered no wounds thanks to their armor.
May 1, 2023
Patrol
VA Officers Shot Responding to Emotionally Disturbed Person
Information suggested that the suspect, who was also shot and is now in custody, attacked one officer while the officer's partner was upstairs interviewing family members.
October 26, 2022
Patrol
FL Officer Shot, Suspect Dies After Jumping from Bridge
“There was also a firearm found on the bed of the river near the body. We have recovered the gun and we have recovered the body,” says Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Chief Brian Kee.
October 3, 2022
Patrol
KS Officer Saved by Ballistic Vest in Shootout with Homicide Suspect
Investigators report nine Topeka Police Department officers and one sheriff’s deputy fired shots during the incident.
September 30, 2022
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