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By Kevin Davis
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.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order May 2012)
By James McBride
A great way to increase wear rates.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order May 2012)
By Jennifer Gavigan
Read the latest in ballistic protection
introduced at the latest IACP convention
and the 2012 Shot Show.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Mar 2012)
By Michelle Ray
Making up 12% to 20% of patrol officers, women need female-specific gear. Not just sized smaller, but contoured differently. After a slow start, a lot of police gear manufacturers and senior police executives are responding to this growing need.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Jun 2011)
By Darin Dowe
TASER protection for officers.
(This article was originally published in Tactical Response May/Jun 2011)
By Steven Tracy
The companies that provide law enforcement with ballistic protection are still coming up with innovative concepts while also making sure their products pass the new NIJ-06 standards.
(This article was originally published in Tactical Response Mar/Apr 2010)
By Sharon Allen
Find out the best way to get a K9 unit into an attic, in the least dangerous, most tactical fashion.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Dec 2008)
To perform their critical role in ensuring public safety, officers must also be protected...with body armor.
(This article was originally published in Law and Order Sep 2008)
By Marianne Wilhelm
Last fall, Marianne Wilhelm was awarded funding through the National Institute of Justice to investigate the effects of increased coverage area for soft body armor. This is a two-year effort in collaboration with Mississippi State University.
(This article was originally published in Tactical Response Jul/Aug 2008)
By Jennifer Gavigan
Body armor technology is an ever-changing industry. Check out some of the high-performance tactical vests and accessories that are becoming standard in agencies worldwide.
(This article was originally published in Tactical Response May/Jun 2008)