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Why Gainesville police are getting more powerful bulletproof vests
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Gainesville Police is requesting funding for 42 rifle vests to be worn in high-risk situations. The plate carrier vest attaches over the top of the officer’s uniform and covers the officers, front and rear torso area. These plates and carriers are capable of stopping firearms rounds from large caliber weapons," according to Gainesville Police. - photo by Scott Rogers
“Officers are put into harm’s way each and every day, but as they go into harm’s way, we want to ensure that they have everything that they can that we can give them to protect them so that they can protect others,” Sgt. Kevin Holbrook said.