The Fallston Group's Frank Barile (left) shows the type of body armor that many SWAT teams wear, which includes a Kevlar vest and helmet and a plate that goes into a chest pouch that can withstand a ...

Understanding the difference between soft and hard body armor is crucial for making an informed decision about your personal protection. Each type has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, making ...

Uniform manufacturer Elbeco calls the “V” Series of its Professional Performance System the evolution of the daily uniform. In 2011, the Pennsylvania-based company introduced its V1 External Vest ...

Amid the tense competition at SWAT Round-Up in Orlando last week, one company showed off a new ballistic vest it says will create a new standard for law enforcement body armor. Officials from Point ...

Donation helps SWAT upgrade its body armor Windstream Communications' Green Truck Tour Public Safety Program donated $4,500 for tactical entry vests, Officer Katherine Finnell said.

Tactical body armor is largely unregulated across the country. Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia testified on Capitol Hill this month that the recent ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – Swat Units are called in ...