CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's National Police Week. The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation aims to help make sure officers are safe by replacing thousands of bulletproof vests. "Get Behind the Vest" is a ...

Most people think bulletproof vests make you invincible — they don’t. The truth is, every vest has a breaking point, and one ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. 19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea joins Lisa ...

Scientists report the material is stronger, tougher and, lighter than the current gold standard bulletproofing material, Kevlar.

Federal funds are helping local police officers perform their jobs with updated safety equipment. The city council approved the purchase of bulletproof vests and authorized a partnership grant with ...

The Robeson County shootings reminded people of the dangers law enforcement offficers face. With a deadly shootout possible at almost any time, one might think that officers would be required to wear ...

A fundraiser this week on the Southwest Side helped people chip in to help make sure Chicago police officers are protected while on patrol. On a chilly afternoon in Mount Greenwood, at one of the few ...