PROTECTIVE VEST INFORMATION

NLECTC's Body Armor Testing Program Database
This database provides a comprehensive listing of all models that have been tested by NLECTC and found to comply with NIJ Standard-0115.00.

Selection and Application Guide to Personal Body Armor, November 2001
This guide explains how to proceed when selecting and purchasing body armor. It covers the new Ballistic Resistance of Personal Body Armor, NIJ Standard-0101.04 and NIJ's new Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor, NIJ Standard-0115.00. This guide replaces Selection and Application Guide to Police Body Armor, NIJ Guide 100-98.  NIJ 100-98 Report

The Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP), created by the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998 is a unique U.S. Department of Justice initiative designed to provide a critical resource to state and local law enforcement.

Since 1999, over 11,900 jurisdictions have participated in the BVP Program, with $173 million in federal funds committed to support the purchase of an estimated 450,000 vests. The Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) administers the BVP Program.

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National Institute of Justice NIJ Science & Technology Body Armor Page
NIJ and its National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC) administer a voluntary compliance testing program to assess whether models of ballistic- and stab-resistant body armor comply with NIJ Standards.

Office of Justice Program, Office of Communication
Office of Communications (OCOM) is a key point of contact for the Office of Justice Programs (OJP).

NLECTC Eqipment Testing Program
The National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center administers NIJ's standards-based testing and comparative evaluation programs. The NLECTC Body Armor database contains all models of ballistic- and stab-resistant armor that comply with NIJ standards.

Office of Law Enforcement Standards
OLES serves as the principal agent for standards development for the criminal justice and public safety communities.

Body Armor Replacement Fund

The Body Armor Replacement Fund is funded through a $1 surcharge to each fine, penalty or forfeiture imposed and collected by a judge under authority of any law for any violation of the provisions of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes. Moneys collected and deposited in the Fund are used in making grants to local and state law.

To see a list that provides information about the grants awarded to Corrections Dept. and some Sheriff's Office specific agencies in FY2003 click here