PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police have 150 new patrol cars on the way with a feature that no other major municipality has: bulletproof windows.
The vehicles have ballistic shields affixed to the front door panels and what is dubbed 'transparent armor' backstops a large portion of the original equipment glass in the front windows.
It all makes this modified car resistant to pistol and shotgun ammunition.
"It is cutting edge in the sense that it provides protection for police officers seated in the vehicle from gunfire," said Commissioner Richard Ross.
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3 comments:
Hardwire LLC is a fantastic company spearheading the development of blast-resistant armor for everything from vehicles to buildings. I don't work for them but I did interview around 10 years ago and got a nice tour of the old facility. I am very proud of what they do for both our troops and our first responders.
Great people.
Totally agree Great company! Best thing to happen to Pocomoke in a very long time! Chicago should get these asap lol.
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