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Law Enforcement All over the world, law enforcement officers wear vests made with Kevlar® brand fiber. That’s because statistics have consistently shown that wearing protective vests can help reduce the chance of bodily injury or death from criminal assault or accidents. Bullet-resistant body armor made with 100% Kevlar® brand fiber is a vital way to supplement the safety training law enforcement officers receive. Learn about the best ways to buy, wear, use and care for body armor made with Kevlar®. And see how Kevlar® helps protect the people who protect the community. DuPont Ballistic Lab DuPont works with the military and the law enforcement community to help body armor manufacturers develop new armor products designed to counter specific threats. » More DuPont Supports the National Law Enforcement Museum Learn more about tributes to the men and women who keep our communities safe. » More Body Armor Facts Body armor made with DuPont™ Kevlar® brand fiber works by “catching” a bullet in a multilayer web of woven fabrics... » More Purchasing Body Armor Determining the type of body armor you need depends on the nature of the threat you face and personal preferences for comfort and fit. » More Bulletproof Vest Partnerships The U.S. Department of Justice grants matching funds up to 50% for the purchase of body armor by law enforcement personnel. » More Body Armor Care and Replacement Following manufacturers' wear and care instructions is essential to preserving the performance of your personal body armor. » More Body Armor Testing The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certifies ballistics laboratories to test personal body armor per the NIJ standard. » More IACP/DuPont™ Kevlar Survivors' Club® More than 3000 law enforcement officers have survived ballistic and non-ballistic incidents because they were wearing body armor. » More Innovation As the threats faced by law enforcement change and evolve, DuPont remains committed to research and product development. » More Law Enforcement FAQs Frequently asked questions about body armor. » More		Related Links The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) News and Events DuPont Hosts Life Protection Seminar for South African Police Officers
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