The Viroqua Police Department purchased load bearing vests for each officer in the department using donations from community members and businesses. All of the officers were fitted for their new ...

Often plagued by chronic back and hip pain that comes with carrying heavy duty belts, Orange County deputies may be turning to an alternative way of holding their equipment: load-bearing vests.

More tools for the brothers in blue. Officers are swapping out their "duty belts" for "load-bearing vests" - a safer and healthier alternative. Lt. Jay Kirwan wanted to bring the vest to our area ...

It's officer N. M. Fetty’s first day wearing a load-bearing vest. As part of a pilot program, Staunton patrol officers are testing out the vests while on their 12-hour shifts. After wearing it five ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police officers are literally about to get a load off their backs. All patrol officers will soon be wearing external load-bearing vests. They will hold the majority of the ...