Improved Body Armor for Female Homeland Security Agents
New regulations aim to ensure that female agents of the Department of Homeland Security receive body armor that is better fitted to their body shapes and provides more effective protection. This will enhance their safety while on duty, leading to better protection for citizens.
Key points
Requirement to procure body armor specifically designed for female body shapes, ensuring better fit and coverage.
Introduction of rigorous testing, including on female-shaped molds, to prevent bullets from deflecting into the throat or spinal cord area.
Mandate to issue new, compliant body armor to all female agents within three years of the act's enactment.
Annual reporting on the number of female agents who have received the new body armor, ensuring transparency and progress monitoring.
Introduced
Citizen Poll