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    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.
    Frank Borelli/Officer Media Group
    Ballistic Shields

    OFFICER LABS BlueRidge Armor X7 Shield Review

    Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director
    April 23, 2024
    The OFFICER team tested this shield to and beyond published limits and it performed without flaw.
    Photo: Nelson Chenault Photography
    Jonseboro, Arkansas, Police K-9 Gabo runs in his vest from Vested Interest in K9s. (Nelson Chenault Photography)
    Body Armor Protection

    Keeping K-9s Close to the Vest

    Joe Vince
    Jan. 9, 2024
    While police departments struggle to find funding for protective K-9 gear, nonprofits are ensuring the dogs stay safe.
    Her BlueWear Uniforms
    Denise and Tanya Czack
    Body Armor Protection

    Designing Women: Gear for Female Law Enforcement Officers

    Joe Vince
    Jan. 9, 2024
    As more women enter law enforcement, companies are focused on improving gear for female officers.
    Safariland
    Body Armor Protection

    Apparel & Body Armor: External Excitement

    Rick Levine
    Jan. 9, 2024
    Departments are consistently migrating to body armor external carriers, and must be mindful of NIJ certification.
    5.11, Inc.
    Body Armor Protection

    Innovations to Serve and Protect: New Trends in Duty Gear

    Rick Levine
    Jan. 9, 2024
    Find out what some of the emerging trends in police and law enforcement duty gear, especially when it comes to comfort and officer well-being.
    Hero's Pride
    Body Armor Protection

    Duty Gear Trends: Off the Waist and More Modular Than Ever

    Rick Levine
    Jan. 9, 2024
    Law enforcement officers should have their gear within easy reach to respond appropriately in extreme situations.