LP 301 BODY ARMOR

Question 1

How many types of body armor

does the L.A.F.D. have?

Answer 1

1. “Second Chance”
2. “Safariland”
3. “US Armor”

Question 2

The department has allocated body

armor to whom?

Answer 2

In 1993 the department initiated a distribution program
for body armor. The distribution plan allowed for each
assigned field position to be issued personal body
armor. Body armor was also issued to administrative
staff positions.

Question 3

WHAT IS THE BODY ARMOR MADE OF?

Answer 3

Multi-layers of Kevlar or Spectra Shield
protection level of IIA on the Second Chance
and Safariland. Level IIIA on US Armor. US
Armor is the new department standard.

Question 4

Body armor has been found to be
very effective in protecting the
wearer from what?

Answer 4

Blunt force trauma

2. Sharp objects
3. Low and medium energy handgun bullets
4. Shotgun pellets
5. “Slashing” type knife attacks

Question 5

Issued body armor is not designed

to protect against what hazards?

Answer 5

Wearer not protected against

1. Rifle fire

Question 6

Body armor may be worn when?

Answer 6

Body armor may be worn

1. Anytime a member feels it is necessary.

Question 7

Body armor shall be worn when?

Answer 7

Body armor shall be worn

1. Assaults With a Deadly Weapon (ADW)
2. Domestic Violence/Family Disputes
3. Shootings
4. Stabbings/Cuttings
5. Sniper Incidents/Police Standbys
6. Other Violent Crimes or Conditions
7. Tactical Alerts
8. Incidents in known “trouble areas”

Question 8

How is body armor concealed?

Answer 8

Body armor should be worn by concealing from
sight of a potential attacker by covering with:
1. Brush jacket
2. EMS safety coat
3. Firefighting turnout coat

Question 9

For safety body armor will be in

place when?

Answer 9

As a safety issue, body armor will be in place
1. Prior to entering a potentially hostile
environment
a) A slight delay in response time may
occur

Question 10

How do you clean the three brands

of body armor?

Answer 10

“Second Chance” body armor

1. Ballistic panels cannot be removed.
2. Cleaned with damp cloth
   a) Solution of soap and water
   b) Do not submerse
   c) DO NOT USE BLEACH
3. Body armor allowed to air dry
   a) Shaded area

Question 11

What results if Safariland panels

are not removed prior to washing?

Answer 11

“Safariland” body armor
1. Ballistic panels must be removed prior to
washing:
a) From the nylon shell
b) Unfasten velcro strips at the bottom of
each panel
2. Failure to remove the panels prior to
washing will destroy their ballistic
protection.
3. Nylon shell of the vest is cleaned by
a) Hand washing in COLD water and soap
b) Air dried in the shade
c) DO NOT IRON
d) DO NOT USE BLEACH
e) Disregard the “Dry Cleaning Only” label

Question 12

US ARMOR STORAGE ??

Answer 12

C. US Armor

1. Store flat or roll and store in provided bag.
2. Cleaning instructions on Body Armor.
3. Do not hang on hanger.

Question 13

When you are sharing a vest, how

must it be worn?

Answer 13

For sanitary reasons
1. Only members who are assigned to a vest
a) May wear it under their jumpsuit or
standard uniform.
2. Shared vests must be worn
a) Over a jump suit, standard uniform, or
work uniform.
3. Temporary vest may be obtained on loan:
a) From the Battalion office
b) While assigned vest is being washed
or dried.

Question 14

Who can repair body armor outer

shells?

Answer 14

If body armor should need repairs to outer
shell only:
1. May be made by mobile turnout repair
B. Damaged ballistic panels shall be sent to:
1. Supply and Maintenance Division for
replacement or repair.

Question 15

How do we store our body armor

when not being worn?

Answer 15

All members shall store their body armor vest
when they are not being worn
1. In a secured area
2. Out of sight of the public

Question 16

How is body armor stored on

apparatus?

Answer 16

When carried on Department apparatus, body
armor shall be stored
1. In a compartment
2. In a locked rescue ambulance