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17 www.officer.com March 2014 Law Enforcement Technology UNIFORMS AND BODY ARMOR are available for Armor Express' Bulldog Uniforms and Body ArmorSpecial Operations Units, a prod- uct that can also be used for SWAT missions. Features include a "man-down" cable attachment point, horizontal knife sleeve in front of the carrier, mesh lining for heat reduction and ballistic shoulder pads. See more on page 18 4 sizes The year Richard Davis invented soft concealable body armor. Davis would shoot himself in close range in front of police officers— often and with enthusiasm—to better demonstrate the product's resilience. 1971 1-2 inches It's important to keep a gap between the top of your duty gear belt and the bottom of your vest. This helps ensure there is enough room for the vest to shift when you are in the sit- ting position and stops armor from pushing up towards the neck and throat. Also, when body armor and duty gear are in frequent contact, vests can potentially suffer unintended wear, rubbing, or creasing that can affect the panel covering and ballistic materials over time. (Bodyarmornews.com) Of the 90 percent of officers who comply with their department wear policies, nearly 50 percent referred to agency requirements, while 14 percent cited "family pressure'' among the factors in their decisions to wear the equip- ment. (Justice Dept. Report) 50% 14% If properly cared for, a ballistic vest should last you five years 90% of officers LET_16-17_BodyArmor0314.indd 17 2/24/14 10:38 AM