Body Armor Protection

The Officer.com Body Armor Protection product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching various law enforcement ballistic vest, eyewear, helmet and other armor options as well as additional personal protective equipment.

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Tomorrow's Body Armor: Trending To Lightweight & More Protection

The latest body armor offers comfort without compromise.

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Riot Control Helmet

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Choosing the Right Body Armor Protection

When choosing the right equipment police officers and others must follow department requirements, as well as consider the threats they may encounter.

A Phoenix police officer was saved by his ballistic vest and his radio when he was struck by a bullet Monday night.

Phoenix Police Officer Saved by Ballistic Vest After Being Shot

A Phoenix police officer was saved by his ballistic vest and his radio when he was struck by a bullet Monday.

Thanks to Davenport Police Officer Peme Canas, sometime next week a plane will deliver vests, heavy vests, stun guns and other equipment items to Savoonga Police Department in Alaska after reading a story about the agency's challenges.

Iowa Officer Collects Equipment to Outfit Alaska Department

Thanks to Davenport Police Officer Peme Canas, sometime next week a plane will deliver vests, heavy vests, stun guns and other equipment items to Savoonga Police Department in Alaska after reading a story about the agency's challenges.

A D.C. Metropolitan police officer was saved by his ballistic vest after he was shot on while attempting to execute a search warrant on Sunday.

D.C. Officer Saved by Vest

A D.C. Metropolitan police officer was saved by his ballistic vest after he was shot on while attempting to execute a search warrant on Sunday.

The NYPD is rolling out hundreds of lighter ballistic vests in an effort to get more detectives to wear the potentially life-saving armor.

NYPD Unveils Lighter Vests

The NYPD is rolling out hundreds of lighter ballistic vests in an effort to get more detectives to wear the potentially life-saving armor.

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said Wednesday night that a bullet did not pierce Sgt. Christopher Brewster’s body armor, clearing up earlier concerns that rounds possibly penetrated the vest.

Bullet Did Not Pierce Fallen Houston Police Sergeant's Vest

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said Wednesday night that a bullet did not pierce Sgt. Christopher Brewster’s body armor, clearing up earlier concerns that rounds possibly penetrated the vest.

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Bullet Possibly Penetrated Slain Houston Officer's Vest

At least one round possibly penetrated Houston Police Sgt. Christopher Brewster's ballistic vest.

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The Next Generation of High Performance Body Armor

PPSS Group's next generation of high-performance body armour is taking personal protection to a completely new-found level.

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The Traverse Dress Carrier with MOLLE

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VENGEANCE Series Hard Armor Ballistic Shield

HONEYWELL EXPANDS PRODUCTION OF SPECTRA® FIBER, ENABLING GROWTH OF HIGH-PERFORMING BALLISTIC MATERIALS

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TacCommander vs. Leading Competitor Riot and Crowd Control Suit

NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill held up the wounded officer’s vest during the press conference, pointing to the hole left by the bullet on its right chest pocket.

NYPD Officer Saved by Vest

A crazed, naked gunman was gunned down in a wild Wednesday shootout with police inside the hallway of his Harlem apartment building, with a lucky city cop saved by his bullet-resistant vest during the lethal late-night confrontation, authorities said.

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NYPD Officer Saved From Gunfire by Vest During Deadly Struggle

An NYPD officer was shot and wounded during a struggle with a suspect early Thursday. The 34-year-old, seven-year veteran of the force was struck once in his bullet-resistant vest. He treated at a local hospital and released about five hours later.

The U.S. Army’s Integrated Head Protection System (IHPS) includes a 5 percent lighter weight helmet system incorporated with Spectra Shield. Honeywell’s Spectra Shield technology includes applications to meet military requirements for helmets that are lighter in weight but able to protect against a range of threats.

Spectra Shield 6472 Ballistic Material

Properly fit body armor has to provide maximum coverage but also take into consideration the amount of time officers spend sitting in their patrol vehicle. Seen here is Hard Core PT overt/outer carrier from Armor Express.

Common Sense Standards in Selecting Your Body Armor

Balance cost and performance, but ensure your armor meets some minimum standards

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Ballistic T-Shirt

Tactical Ballistic Vest

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The Busch PROtective AMP-1 TP Helmet

EDI-USA Classic External Vest

The Fearless PC Carrier

Product News: 25 SWAT/Tactical Products

The tough and rugged that protect and serve you

MICH Helmet, with Side Rails and Front Mount

MICH Helmet

FAST High-Cut Helmet

Armor Express Wins Coveted Ballistic Helmet Contract from Drug Enforcement Administration

Armor Express announced it was awarded the prestigious Ballistic Helmet contract from the Drug Enforcement Administration.

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Concealable Level IIIA Wraparound Vest