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November 5, 1997 Jody Hedeman (202) 842-3560
NAPO BACKS THE BULLETPROOF
VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT ACT OF 1997
SUPPORTS MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM
TO HELP PURCHASE VESTS
WASHINGTON, DC - Today the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) announced its support of a bill proposed by Representative Peter J. Visclosky (D-IN). The bill would establish a matching grant program t
"Bulletproof vests have become a solid line of defense for law enforcement officers. There is no reason why every single law enforcement officer in the United States should not be provided with this lifesaving measure. As they put their lives on
The need is further exemplified by the fact that many criminals and gang members have their own bulletproof vests or clothing while many members of law enforcement do not. "Earlier this year we witnessed every law enforcement officer’s worst nightmare during the botched Los Angeles bank robbery. Those criminals had better firepower and were wearing bulletproof clothing. They absorbed the bullets of law enforcement
The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) is a coalition of police unions and associations from across the United States that serves to advance the interests of America's law enforcement officers through legislative and legal advocacy, po
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