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PFC 2024 Shop Talk Spotlight: Protecting Your Officers with Ballistic Technology
A law enforcement fleet management veteran shares ways to protect officers in their patrol vehicles, plus gives a look at the different materials and methods available for protecting officers in their cruisers.
Christy Grimes・Former Senior Editor
Robert Martinez, who implemented ballistic technology onto NYPD vehicles and command posts, will share about the importance of the technology.
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In today's environment, law enforcement officers need more protection than ever before. It's especially crucial to ensure they are protected in their patrol vehicles, where they spend much of their time.
Protecting Officers in their Patrol Vehicles
At the 2024 Police Fleet Conference at GFX, Robert Martinez, consultant and retired deputy commissioner of support services for the New York City Police Department, will share about the importance of implementing ballistic technology on police cruisers in a Shop Talk right on the floor of the GFX Exhibit Hall.
Martinez will share why the NYPD added ballistic tech to its vehicles and command posts. He'll also give attendees a look at the different types of materials and methods available to armor your vehicles to protect your officers.
Want to see what else is on the PFC schedule in addition to this session? Click here to see the full lineup of sessions coming to this year's event.
When you register for the Full Conference Fleet Pass, the all-access pass for government fleet professionals, you'll have access to all of the networking and educational opportunities offered on Days 1-3.
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