Perhaps the single most important piece of equipment police wear is their body armor. Ballistic shields and armor accessories also help save officers’ lives. Following is a look at the newest body armor, ballistic shields and armor accessories to protect the men and women sworn to protect. Let’s start with body armor.
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Perhaps the single most important piece of equipment police wear is their body armor. Ballistic shields and armor accessories also help save officers’ lives. Following is a look at the newest body armor, ballistic shields and armor accessories to protect the men and women sworn to protect. Let’s start with body armor.
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External carriers are definitely the trend in body armor, offering great improvements in heat-related comfort, while providing the same level of ballistic protection as concealable armor. Only the carrier changes – the same armor panels are used.
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Read the latest in ballistic protection introduced at the latest IACP convention and the 2012 Shot Show.
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We take a look at a number of outerwear items that stand up to the harsh weather but also maintain function, style and comfort.
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Blauer® Manufacturing Company Inc. announced the latest addition to its line of ChemBio ensembles—the WZ9435 XRT response suit for CBRN incidents. With this easily donned, single-piece coverall, law enforcement professionals can respond more quickly and remain deployed for up to eight hours. This ensemble, which is certified to the NFPA 1994 [2007 Edition], Class 3 Standard, provides protection against NFPA identified hazards plus additional toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) and chemical warfare agents (CWAs). The suit is made with breathable GORE® CHEMPAK® Selectively Permeable Fabric.

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Blauer® Manufacturing Co. Inc. announces that its WZ9430 Major Incident Response Team (MIRT) suit is the law enforcement industry’s first breathable ensemble to be certified to NFPA 1994 [2007 Edition], Class 3 Standard. Made with a breathable, lightweight GORE® CHEMPAK® Selectively Permeable Fabric, the WZ9430 MIRT suit minimizes heat stress while providing protection against specified toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) and chemical warfare agents (CWAs). The unmatched breathability of the Gore fabric allows the first responder to remain involved in a mission for longer periods of time without compromising protection.

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