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Body armor: Past, present and future

Posted on September 4, 2012 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Q & A with George C. Tillery Office Director, Office of Science and Technology National Institute of Justice Office of Justice Programs U.S. Department of Justice Kevlar has been the standard for body armor since 1970, is that correct? Is … Continue reading →

Bulletproof: The latest technology

Posted on August 30, 2012 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

bulletproof vests protect officers and military personnel

Imagine wearing a bulletproof vest made of … silk? The organic textile is so surprisingly resistant to penetration by high-speed projectiles that the ancient Chinese, as well as the current Thai law enforcement community both use the low-tech material as … Continue reading →