TB 81 Body Armor Flashcards
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TB 81 Body Armor
Threat Level or Protection Level of IIA.
blunt force trauma, sharp objects, low and medium energy handgun bullets, shotgun pellets, and “slashing” type knife attacks.
They are not designed to protect against rifle fire.
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TB 81 Body Armor
body armor shall be worn prior to responding to any of the following incidents:
- Assaults With a Deadly Weapon (ADW)
- Domestic Violence/Family Disputes
- Shootings
- Stabbings/Cuttings
- Sniper Incidents/Police Standbys
- Other Violent Crimes or Conditions
- Tactical Alerts
- Incidents in known “trouble areas”
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3
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TB 81 Body Armor
All members shall store body armor vests in a secured area, out of sight of the public, when they are not being worn. When carried on Department apparatus, body armor shall be stored in a compartment or in a locked Rescue Ambulance.
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