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By Sarah Hofius USA TODAY Lightweight, flexible body armor that looks like dragon scales and is more comfortable to wear than today''s bulletproof vests could be available within two years. The armor, ...

Instant Armor Presents Frequently Asked Questions about the Tactical Blanket Systems

Why is called a Tactical Blanket and where did the name come from? Start with where the name came from... on February 28, 1997, there occurred what has become known as the "North Hollywood Shootout". ...

Vest saves Suffolk, N.Y. cop; officer shot with own gun

Police credit vest after officer is shot at point-blank range while making arrest. By Denise M. Bonilla, Jonathan Mummolo and Sumanthi Reddy Newsday SUFFOLK, N.Y.. - A Suffolk police officer was shot in ...

Trial run — 3 officers test patrol boots

In our continued effort to bring you the most comprehensive coverage in the field of law enforcement and law enforcement issues, PoliceOne is working with Police Magazine to publish many of their news ...

Army scientists, engineers develop liquid body armor

By Tonya Johnson AR News Kevlar fabric with shear thickening fluid, after impact by a fragment simulating projectile. Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. - Liquid armor for Kevlar vests ...

A good fit for tactical boots

How to test for the perfect fit: Once you’ve selected the right boot for your needs, making sure it fits your feet is the single most important factor. A great boot that doesn’t fit well simply won’t work.... ...

Illinois police show confidence in vests

By Pat Krochmal and Matt Dominis The Online Pioneer Press DES PLAINES, Ill. - Des Plaines police are not up in arms over the suspected vulnerability of their protective vests. Although 100 officers in ...

Clothes Make the Man

By Cameron Hopkins, American Handgunner Royal Robbins is to tactical apparel what Brooks Brothers is to business attire. Thoughtfully designed and impeccably executed, the Royal Robbins 5.11 Tactical ...

Cops to get better armored outfits; more resistant to some assault rifles

By Walt Philbin The New Orleans Times-Picayune NEW ORLEANS - Forty-four members of the New Orleans police Special Operations Division, which includes the SWAT team, are scheduled to receive improved body ...

Preliminary ballistic test results from the DOJ body armor safety initiative

Preliminary Test Results from the Dept. of Justice Body Armor Safety Initiative Body Armor Safety Initiative Test Results - Phase I PoliceOne notes that the below test results are preliminary and were ...

DOJ releases initial findings on body armor performance

PoliceOne Special Report The Department of Justice convened a summit Thursday to address the reliability issue of body armor used by law enforcement personnel, and to examine the future of bullet-resistant ...

Status report to the attorney general on body armor safety initiative testing and activies (PDF)

Care and maintenance of body armor

Excerpted from the 2001 NIJ Report "The Selection and Application of Body Armor" - http://www.nlectc.org/ Note: Body Armor should be cared for and handled as specified by the documentation you received ...

Boston special ops cop survives shooting; saved by protective vest

By Laurel J. Sweet, David Weber and Kevin Rothstein, The Boston Herald BOSTON - A Boston police special ops cop whose partner took a bullet in the face less than a month ago was shot yesterday while he, ...

Deputy survives close call in shotgun blast to the chest

His Vest Takes Brunt of Shooting; His Bullet Glances Off Suspect''s Head By Matt Canham The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake County sheriff''s Deputy Brett Miller saw the shotgun barrel peek through the driver-side ...

Exclusive - PoliceOne body armor survey results

Officer Safety Report: Some Seattle cops couldn't get to gear during N30 Comments

Seattle Post-Intelligencer Staff SEATTLE - Some Seattle police officers claim they were put at risk during the WTO anniversary demonstrations when things suddenly turned ugly and they couldn''t get to ...

Testimonials for Eye Safety Systems Tactical Goggles

"We are particularly impressed with your ESS Turbo C.A.M. Its durability, reliability, function and performance have proven to be a top choice for our trainees who work on S.W.A.T. teams. For those of ...

Coweta County Sheriff's body armor to be upgraded

The Atlanta Journal and Constitution COWETA COUNTY, Ga. - Adhering to the adage "Better safe than sorry," the Coweta County Sheriff''s Department will upgrade the body armor worn by deputies. Second Chance ...

Kent PD WA Zylon vest testing results

Time/Date: August 27, 2003 at approximately 1530hrs Place: Kent Police Indoor Range at 24523 116th Ave S.E. Kent, WA 98030 Present: Ofc Bill Robnett, Rangemaster/Armorer; Ofc Bill Blowers, Training Officer; ...