LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A invoice to equip feminine members of the Division of Homeland Safety with physique armor higher tailor-made to the feminine physique proposed by U.S. Senator Gary Peters has efficiently handed the Senate.
In 2022, the FBI performed ballistic testing on molds of various physique sorts, discovering that generally used physique armor, when examined on feminine and even sure male molds, might enable bullets to deflect off the chest space and hit the throat—which might kill an officer.
Because the testing, regardless that improved ballistic physique armor was out there, the DHS didn’t present mentioned armor to their officers. S.4305, if handed, would change that.
Below the invoice, the Division of Homeland Safety must present armor that’s:
Particularly designed to completely shield particular person physique shapes with the absolute best match
Made to evolve to the person wearer with the absolute best match and protection—with both flat or formed panel
Stops a bullet from redirecting off the chest and into the throat space
Is verified by the Nationwide Institute of Justice and authorized by the American Society for Testing and Supplies
“Law enforcement officers deserve protective body armor that keeps them as safe as they keep us,” says Peters. “My bill will ensure that all officers, regardless of gender or body type, will have access to the most advanced and effective safety equipment.”
The invoice now goes to the Home for consideration.
