Posted: Tuesday, April 1, 2025. 9:08 pm CST.
By Aaron Humes: Commissioner of Police Chester Williams has addressed the critical need for police officers to wear bulletproof vests during operations. His statements come as part of a broader effort to enhance the protective measures available to law enforcement personnel.
“We do understand that bulletproof vests are a necessity, and we have tried our best to obtain some recently,” he noted.
The acquisition of bulletproof vests has proven challenging due to their high cost, which has been a significant barrier to ensuring every officer is outfitted with this essential gear. “The cost of bulletproof vests is expensive, but at the same time, I must say it is far less than if an officer were to be killed in the line of duty,” Williams stated.
Despite financial hurdles, Williams assured the public that the police department is actively working to secure more vests. “It is more effective for us to be able to get these vests, and so it is something that we have to discuss and see what we can do to make sure that every police officer has one,” he added.
This follows an announcement last week that 50 pepper ball guns would be obtained for use by officers confronting troublesome suspects to avoid allegations of police brutality.
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