The first documented and recorded instance of a US law enforcement officer being saved as
a result of having worn a concealable ballistic vest occurred in May 1973 in Detroit. When …

The primary purpose of this study was to begin an examination of the relationship between
public perception and the number of attachments on external protective vests worn by law …

In the wake of recent high-profile lethal force incidents in the United States, police agencies
have felt pressure to mandate that officers wear cameras to video record encounters with …

Officers who are shot wearing personal body armor are significantly protected from major
injury. However, both perforation of the vest with penetrating trauma and backface blunt …

Objectives To examine differences in use of force by police patrol and specialized units, and
the impact of body-worn cameras (BWCs) on use of force in these groups. Methods We use …

The purpose of this study is to understand the availability of employee wellness programs
within law enforcement agencies (LEAs) across the United States, including physical fitness …

Despite female soldiers representing a growing user population, military body armour
systems are currently better suited to the anthropometric dimensions of male soldiers. The …

Methods: Retrospective data for 98 Sheriff's Deputies (male n= 78, female n= 20) from the
LASD who were attending Patrol School were analysed for this study. Participants were …

In the course of law enforcement duties, police officers carry various pieces of equipment on
their person to maintain public and personal safety. Duty belts provide a mechanism for …