reliminary statistics compiled by the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund show that 2007 was one of the deadliest years for the U.S. law enforcement community since 1989. There was a 28 percent increase in officer fatalities compared with 2006. The number of officers killed by gunfire increased at a more staggering rate of 33 … Continue reading Vests Save Lives: A Reminder of the Importance of Wearing Soft Body Armor