Body Armor Standards

Sandy Schilling — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:30:00 GMT

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has just released, Ballistic Resistance of Personal Body Armor, NIJ Standard-0101.06. The vests were tested under several different conditions such as, high heat, humidity and mechanical wear prior to the ballistic testing. You can read more about the Body Armor Safety Initiative and help keep your transportation and other officers safe. According to the NIJ, "Body armor (which is commonly but inaccurately called a "bulletproof" vest) has saved the lives of more than 3,000 law enforcement officers since 1975."

Free "Wear Your Body Armor" Poster

Sandy Schilling — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:57:00 GMT

The National Law Enforcement Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC) has produced a poster to encourage your staff to wear their body armor at all times. You can order the full size (19" x 26") poster by calling 800.248.2742 or asknlectc@nlectc.org. "NLECTC-National administers the voluntary body armor compliance testing program on behalf of NIJ and officers are encouraged to contact the Center with questions relating to armor selection, wear, and maintenance."

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Body Armor Standards

Free "Wear Your Body Armor" Poster