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2024/04/03 3:01:37 Body Armor Body Armor

Body armor is critical to your safety. It provides more than ballistics protection. Take the extra step to...

Body armor is critical to your safety. It provides more than ballistics protection. Take the extra step to protect yourself.
2022/01/14 6:26:20 Serving Warrants: A Safer Path Forward Serving Warrants: A Safer Path Forward

Serving arrest and/or search warrants should never be considered “routine.” Intentional steps must be taken...

Serving arrest and/or search warrants should never be considered “routine.” Intentional steps must be taken to increase safety and minimize the risk to officers, civilians, and subjects. This bulletin covers common safety issues with serving warrants and how to combat those issues.
2021/09/28 2:05:13 Duty Ready: Preparing to Respond Off Duty

This online training module discusses an off-duty active shooter incident and key considerations for...

This online training module discusses an off-duty active shooter incident and key considerations for responding off duty. Topics discussed include having a plan for your family, quickly accessing your equipment, planning your route of approach, and what to do if your equipment malfunctions.
2019/12/09 2:24:18 Understanding Armor Protection Levels Understanding Armor Protection Levels

This National Institute of Justice resource provides law enforcement personnel with a better understanding of...

This National Institute of Justice resource provides law enforcement personnel with a better understanding of body armor protection levels.
2019/06/18 4:37:00 Body Armor Body Armor

This website gives an overview of different types of body armor and how it protects against injury and death....

This website gives an overview of different types of body armor and how it protects against injury and death. More resources are provided at the end of the article for more in-depth information.
2019/04/16 1:24:49 Supporting Officer Safety Through Family Wellness: Injury Reduction

This poster presents pictures and facts to help officers reduce the likelihood of injuries. Shift work,...

This poster presents pictures and facts to help officers reduce the likelihood of injuries. Shift work, fitness and nutrition, and safety while on duty are the three major topics presented.
2019/04/03 2:34:07 Body Armor: Protecting Our Nation's Officers From Ballistic Threats

This publication discusses NIJ's continually evolving standard for body armor. The author describes the...

This publication discusses NIJ's continually evolving standard for body armor. The author describes the quality assurance of body armor as well as the research on its effects on officer safety.
2018/11/14 8:21:50 It Happened Here! It Happened To Me! It Happened Here! It Happened To Me!

This article tells the story of Lieutenant Mike Madden and his personal experience as the first officer on...

This article tells the story of Lieutenant Mike Madden and his personal experience as the first officer on scene at the Inland Regional Center active shooter attack in San Bernardino, California. He describes how decisions he made before starting his shift affected his safety.
2018/07/25 5:18:47 TechBeat TechBeat

This eMagazine is dedicated to reporting developments in technology for law enforcement, corrections, and...

This eMagazine is dedicated to reporting developments in technology for law enforcement, corrections, and forensic sciences.
2018/07/23 2:03:14 Officer Down Memorial Page: Remembering all of law enforcement's heros

The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring America's fallen law...

The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring America's fallen law enforcement heroes. This website displays officer line-of-duty deaths for the current year.
2018/07/19 3:11:45 Officer Injuries Final Report Officer Injuries Final Report

This publication, serving as a final report, addresses the varying causes and characteristics surrounding...

This publication, serving as a final report, addresses the varying causes and characteristics surrounding officer injuries.
2018/07/17 5:17:28 Understanding NIJ 0101.06 Armor Protection Levels

This Justice Technology Information Center (JTIC) publication explains existing levels of protection in body...

This Justice Technology Information Center (JTIC) publication explains existing levels of protection in body armor and what compliant products are tested against.
2018/07/11 9:00:26 Bullet-Resistant Vest Series: Episode 4 - Prepare

In this episode, the safety squad reviews the benefits of body armor and emphasizes the importance of wearing...

In this episode, the safety squad reviews the benefits of body armor and emphasizes the importance of wearing a bullet-resistant vest for every shift.
2018/07/11 8:56:41 Bullet-Resistant Vest Series: Episode 3 - Care and Wear

In this episode, the safety squad reviews the proper care of a bullet-resistant vest and when to replace it....

In this episode, the safety squad reviews the proper care of a bullet-resistant vest and when to replace it. Take care of the equipment that takes care of you.
2018/07/11 8:54:11 Bullet-Resistant Vest Series: Episode 2 - Fit

In this episode, the safety squad reviews how your bullet-resistant vest should fit. Proper fit is a key...

In this episode, the safety squad reviews how your bullet-resistant vest should fit. Proper fit is a key component in the effectiveness of your bullet-resistant vest.
2018/07/11 8:45:06 Bullet-Resistant Vest Series: Episode 1 - Safety Squad

In this episode, the safety squad personnel provide an introduction to the fit, care, and wear of one of the...

In this episode, the safety squad personnel provide an introduction to the fit, care, and wear of one of the most important pieces of equipment that an officer has access to: the bullet-resistant vest.
2018/06/19 4:56:06 Body Armor Selection, Care, and Maintenance

This National Institute of Justice resource provides law enforcement personnel with a better understanding of...

This National Institute of Justice resource provides law enforcement personnel with a better understanding of the selection, care, and maintenance of body armor. This can ensure that officers know how to choose the right body armor for the job, how to determine whether the body armor fits properly, and how to inspect body armor and detect any issues that need attention.

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