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Bulletproof Vest

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly indicates the spot where Officer Brian Groves was struck on his bulletproof vest on July 5, 2012. (credit: CBS 2)/Inset: Officer Brian Groves (credit: NYPD)

Kelly: Bulletproof Vest Saves Cop On LES, Suspect Still At Large

“Officer Groves is clearly lucky to be alive,” Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said. “He was shot from no more than eight feet away. He would have almost certainly have been killed if it wasn’t for his bullet-resistant vest.”

2012/07/05

Rachel Morgan (Facebook); Carmody (Bergen County Prosecutor's Office)

Paramus Cop Remains Critical After Shootout

Officer Rachel Morgan was shot during a wild gunfight with 23-year-old Michael Carmody Sunday night near the Garden State Parkway.

2011/02/08

Suspect Michael Sean Carmody (Photo/Bergen County Prosecutor's Office)

Paramus Cop Recovering After Garden State Parkway Shooting

Officer Rachel Morgan, a two-year veteran of the force, was pursuing driver Michael Carmody when the suspect opened fire, authorities said.

2011/02/07

Fernando Mateo (2L) holds a news conference outside City Hall - New York, NY - Dec 20, 2010 - Photo: Ginny Kosola / WCBS 880

NYC Livery Cabbies Get Bulletproof Vests

Fernando Mateo said livery drivers are the target of some 300 robberies and assaults each month. The pilot program is being launched in honor of cab driver Cesar Santo, who was fatally shot in June.

2010/12/20

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