ComPol Williams Discusses Bulletproof Vests for Officers

In response to concerns about police officers not wearing bulletproof vests during certain operations, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams acknowledged the importance of having such protective gear. “We do understand that bulletproof vests are a necessity, and we have tried our best to obtain some recently,” Williams stated.

He explained that acquiring enough vests is challenging due to their high cost. “The cost of bulletproof vests is expensive, but at the same time, I must say it is far less than if an officer were to be killed in the line of duty,” he said.

Williams said that the department is actively working towards acquiring more vests. “It is more effective for us to be able to get these vests, and so it is something that we have to discuss and see what we can do to make sure that every police officer has one,” he added.