NYPD detectives, many of whom are known for their fashionable business suits, will soon be fashionably protected. More than 1,000 lightweight bullet-resistant vests designed to be easier to wear wi… ...

Slimmer bulletproof vests being distributed to the NYPD detective bureau, Wednesday Credit: John Roca By Anthony M. DeStefano [email protected] tonynewsday Updated September 14, 2022 ...

The friendly fire death of Det. Brian Simonsen – who was not wearing a bulletproof vest at the time he was killed – has prompted the NYPD to roll out new vests to department detectives.

The NYPD distributed the first 16 of the new light-weight bullet-resistant vests to detectives at the 102nd Precinct, where Simonsen was based. NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea was accompanied by ...

On Monday, Police Commissioner William Bratton touted the NYPD's new tactical protective equipment for patrol officer - more than $7 million worth of military-style helmets and bulletproof vests.

The vests, sold by Armor Express, were paid for with help from the Police Foundation, which supplements the NYPD’s municipal budget of $5.6 billion.

The vests, which were first unveiled by the department in May, are made by the Michigan-based armor company Second Chance. Kelly can thank the City Council for lobbying to get the NYPD an extra ...

NEW YORK -- NYPD detectives are getting more protection. Police officials announced Wednesday they have 1,000 more new bullet-resistant vests.

NYPD detectives, many of whom are known for their fashionable business suits, will soon be fashionably protected. More than 1,000 lightweight bullet-resistant vests designed to be easier to wear ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) — NYPD officers have a new tool to keep them safe on the job. A new bulletproof vest that can be worn by officers with their business attire has been developed, NYPD officials ...

You come at the king, you vest not miss.Mayor de Blasio’s staff lost an NYPD bullet-proof vest after it was used during a surprise cameo by Omar Little from “The Wire” at a charity roast in ...

NYPD officers from the 77th Precinct arrived at the Crown Heights home and had begun interviewing the mother and daughter when the boyfriend pulled up to the home and opened fire, Shea said.