The vests offer the same protection as the standard vests which are being used by the 20,000 patrol officers but readily fit under a business suit jacket, said Chief of Detectives James Essig.

A black-and-white photograph shared online as early as 2009 claims to show the demonstration of an early bulletproof vest in 1923. In the photograph, two men are seen facing each other, one in a ...

CHICAGO — The flapjack will be flipping at Ald. Matt O’Shea’s (19th) at the “Get Behind The Vest” Pancake Breakfast,” Sunday, Feb. 23. Pancakes will be served all morning from 8 a.m ...

On average, bulletproof vests need to be replaced every five years. After receiving a complimentary vest when they join the ...

On average, bulletproof vests need to be replaced every five years. After receiving a complimentary vest when they join the Chicago Police Department, it is the officer's responsibility to replace ...