CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's National Police Week. The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation aims to help make sure officers are safe by replacing thousands of bulletproof vests. "Get Behind the Vest" is a ...

Bulletproof vests are designed to save lives, but they’re not indestructible. This video tests how many times a vest can actually stop bullets before breaking down — and the results may surprise you. ...

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Andrea Porter, a researcher at Texas A&M's School of Public Health, has developed a vest specifically designed for female officers, emphasizing comfort and safety ...

Soon, the Austin Fire Department (AFD) and Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) will have a full collection of bulletproof vests to keep them safe as they respond to dangerous emergencies. The Central ...

Tactical body armor is largely unregulated across the country. Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia testified on Capitol Hill this month that the recent ...

Thousands of bulletproof vests are on the way to officers across Kentucky as the state’s attorney general prioritizes an effort that has set a two-year goal."I am proud to announce, as of today we ...

Tawnya Panizzi Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 6:00 a.m. | Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 6:00 a.m. Allegheny County Housing Authority police Chief Mike Vogel recently paid $1,800 for his bulletproof vest. Through a ...