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Video: 'Bulletproof' groin protector put to the test Video

Daily Star Sunday HIGH RDIGE, Mo. — A bullet-proof jockstrap is to be tested by the US army. The Armored Nutshellz was originally made to protect martial arts fighters. But inventor Jeremiah Raber, ...

Find funding for what you need: Equipment

Law enforcement agencies provide basic equipment for their officers within their annual budget, the equipment that’s needed in order to perform patrol and enforcement duties efficiently and safely. ...

'Guardian angel' gives new squad, vests to Pa. police Comments

By Jim Dino The Pottsville Republican & Evening Herald WEST HAZLETON, Pa. — The West Hazleton Police Department is getting a new police cruiser and four bulletproof vests thanks to a $42,180 ...

PoliceOne Roundtable: Tactical tools for cops Comments

What now qualifies in the category of must-have tactical tools for police officers? ...

2012 in Review: Top trends in police technology Comments

My instant response to the assignment to write about the top technology developments of 2012 was to identify the most innovative gadgets and products that debuted this year. Experience has taught me that ...

Video: Nanomaterial can stop a speeding bullet Video

ABC News HOUSTON — Researchers at a Rice University lab are researching technology that that could potentially stop a 9-millimeter bullet and seal the entryway behind it — an advance that may ...

Future tech: Ballistic armor made of wood? Comments

By processing cellulose further than has been the case to date, it’s possible to extract cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) fibrils with incredible tensile strength. ...

Mandatory body armor policies rise in wake of officer death increase Comments

Kevin Johnson USA TODAY WASHINGTON — A rising number of law enforcement officers are required to wear body armor after two consecutive years in which police were being killed by gunfire with increasing ...

Up-armoring for active-shooter response Comments

By Michael Foreman, Point Blank Enterprises PoliceOne Special Guest Contributor Active shooter attacks are dynamic incidents (often over in 10-15 minutes) that vary significantly from one attack to another, ...

Ky. police get grants for body armor

Surfky.com News CADIZ, Ky. – The Cadiz Police Department has been awarded two grants totaling $8,550 to purchase new body armor. CPD Chief Hollis Alexander said the grant will allow the department ...

Tech Behind the Gear: Blauer® ArmorSkin™ and StreetShirt™ Comments

The Blauer ArmorSkin carrier paired with the StreetShirt undershirt and an innovative suspension system solve common body armor woes. ...

Group: NJ bodega workers need body armor Comments

Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. — A group representing bodega owners is calling for workers in Newark's stores to wear bulletproof vests. The Bodega Association of the U.S. wants employees in the ...

Why understanding the type of protection your body armor provides is critical for survival Comments

As important as body armor is to an officer's survival, it is equally important to understand how that protective equipment functions. ...

Officer's bullet injures Philly cop, saved by vest Video

Injured officer's partner shouted "gun!" and fired his weapon ...

Pa. officer shot in chest, saved by his vest Comments

By Peter Mucha The Philadelphia Inquirer CHALFONT, Pa. — A Chalfont police officer's bulletproof vest saved his life Monday when he was shot in the chest while investigating a suspicious vehicle ...

Video: Officer shot in chest, saved by vest Video

Dash cam captures Mich. Officer Donald Viars getting shot by suspect ...

Vest saves NYPD officer from shot to heart Comments

Officer Brian Groves fired four rounds before collapsing from the pain ...

Video: Body armor vs. medieval weapons Video

By PoliceOne Staff German slingshot expert Joerg Sprave recently made a video demonstrating how well police-grade body armor holds up against medieval weapons. From crossbows to blowguns to "zombie ...

Advancements in ballistic armor accelerate Comments

Industry collaboration among fiber suppliers, weavers, and manufacturers is helping to drive development of state-of-the-art solutions for multi-market segments. ...

W.Va. officer shot, vest stops bullet Comments

By PoliceOne Staff OAK HILL, W.Va. — An Oak Hill police officer who was wearing his body armor survived an early-morning shooting Wednesday. Sgt. Lee Kirk was shot as he responded to a call of an ...