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    I agree otherwise, but the armor a cop wears on patrol is completely useless against even soft-core 5.56, you need plates

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      6 months ago

      Depends on the department but police vests being carriers with ceramic plates is far from uncommon these days. I know for a fact that’s the case for my local department.

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          It’s part of why you’re seeing many departments move from internal (under the uniform) vests to external vests.

          It also helps get gear off their very heavy duty belts.