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Firearms are one of the most dangerous threats faced by law enforcement officers in the United States. During the past three decades, ballistic-resistant soft body armor has saved the lives of more than 3,000 police officers. Body armor is critical safety equipment that law enforcement and corrections officers need for personal protection.

NIJ establishes and updates voluntary minimum performance standards for body armor, conducts testing...

NIJ Journal Issue No. 275

Journal
National Institute of Justice Journal
Date Published
September 2015
Agencies
NIJ
Publication Type
Collected Work