Fully 'vested' - local police get new gear aimed at easing loads

Fully 'vested' - local police get new gear aimed at easing loads

Carmel Police Department introduces load-bearing vests for officers to reduce health risks. Hamilton County Health Department provides funds.

Health Department purchases new vests for Carmel Police Department

Load-bearing vests replace traditional belts to help prevent injuries Officers with the Carmel Police Department now have a new way to carry the tools of their trade. That’s because the Hamilton County Health Department has purchased new load-bearing vests that shift the weight of essential police equipment from officers’ hips to their torsos. “This was an easy decision from a public health perspective,” says Christian Walker, Public Health Prepa