The Protective Gear Gap for Female Officers 

The number of women serving in law enforcement continues to grow, but the gear designed to protect them hasn’t always kept pace.

Many body armor systems are still built around male body types, and that one-size-fits-all approach creates safety and performance challenges for female officers. Natalie Wilson, founder and managing director of Workwear Solutions International, breaks down those gaps and what's being done to address them:

"Extensive academic and industry research now confirms that existing armor systems … are failing to adequately protect women. This mismatch not only creates daily discomfort but also introduces significant safety risks and reduces operational performance for female personnel."

This month's newsletter also features:

• Why choosing the proper firearms accessories is just as important as choosing the proper firearm.
• A look at CRKT's latest balisong knives.
• What security challenges were exposed by the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack.
• Our OFFICER Labs review of the Aimpoint Duty RDS.

—Joe Vince
News Editor