NIJ FY 12 Evaluating the Impact of the NIJ Body Armor Program

NIJ seeks proposals for funding to conduct an evaluation of the impact of NIJ's body armor research program on law enforcement policy and practice in the United States beginning with the program's inception in the early 1970s through today. This program involves the development of improved body armor. It also involves the development of standards to measure the performance of body armor and a testing program to help ensure that the armor sold to law enforcement agencies is safe and effective. See frequently asked questions associated with this solicitation.