The use of load-bearing vests is migrating from troops to cops ... Safariland, Atlantic Tactical, 5.11 and Blauer. "I got one and love it," one police officer told Military.com.

The Fraternal Order of Police has long advocated for the adoption of outer carrier vests, similar to those worn by specialized units like the CMPD’s bike patrols, SWAT teams and more.

PROTECH ® Tactical introduced its the All Purpose Vest has FirstSpear ® Tubes ... Vest – will be available with the 6/12™ load-bearing platform and will be on display at The Safariland ...

The Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV ... of both the ballistic body armor system as well as additional load bearing equipment, thus providing enhanced comfort, wear duration, and mobility.

Officers with the Carmel police department now have load-bearing vests. Carmel Police Officers show off newly-purchased tactical vests aimed at improving their health on the job. (Photo provided ...

Whatever the nickname, load-bearing equipment is some of the most ... the soldier plate carrier system and the improved outer tactical vest, while the Marines use the improved scalable plate ...

The Queensland Police Service tonight confirmed 17 integrated load bearing vests were in transit from a Melbourne vendor to the police service but had not arrived at the delivery address.