The Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP), a federally funded program administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), provides up to 50% reimbursement for NIJ-certified body armor to eligible state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies with mandatory officer wear policies. Since 1999, BVP has awarded over $573 million, equipping over 1.5 million officers with vests across more than 13,000 jurisdictions. By alleviating financial constraints, the BVP ensures that officers nationwide have access to essential protective gear, significantly enhancing their safety in the line of duty.
Angel Armor exists to protect and preserve the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness for First Responders and their families. Our team of dedicated Customer Support Representatives are here to help guide you in the grant process to maximize your Bulletproof Vest Partnership funding.
At Angel Armor, we are committed to delivering top-tier ballistic protection. Our NIJ-certified products provide continuous rifle protection, ensuring officers stay protected in any scenario. We specialize in custom-fit armor, tailored to meet the specific needs of your agency, offering superior protection, exceptional customer service, and enhanced mobility and comfort.
Our innovative RISE® and Truth SNAP® armor systems deliver lightweight yet durable protection designed for daily rifle threats. With maximum coverage and unrestricted movement, our solutions prioritize both safety and comfort. Our patented QuadCore® Belt System is designed for extended wear, reducing back strain, making our armor the ideal choice for All Day Rifle Protection®.
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*Worn in conjunction with Truth SNAP Plate System
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According to their website, the BVP program is open to “any recognized unit of general government (states, counties, federally recognized tribes, cities, and local jurisdictions) recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau that employs Law Enforcement Officers. The jurisdictions chief executive is required to complete the online registration and to provide general oversight and approval of key transactions between the BVP Program and the participating law enforcement agencies.” In addition, the program prioritizes agencies that have jurisdictions of 100,000 or less, and funds are only allotted to for new officers or officers with expiring vests.
An agency can apply for a 50% reimbursement on purchases up to $1200. For additional information on funding, visit this webpage.
The program is designed to pay up to 50% of the total cost of each vest in the application. It is suggested that the agency applies for the maximum amount of funding available. The agency can get reimbursed for vests, inserts, accessories required for wear and shipping. For additional information on what the reimbursement covers, click here.
Funds will be available for 2 years from the day of reimbursement funds are awarded.
No. An agency can apply for any approved body armor and later purchase another approved body armor product with their funds if they desire. It’s important to note that BVP funds may only be used to purchase equipment made in the USA and that meets applicable NIJ standards. For a full list of approved body armor, click here.
RISE® is a premium soft body armor vest designed with front and rear internal rifle plate pockets that accept Angel Armor’s Truth SNAP® hard armor rifle plates. Together, this system provides all-day rifle protection® without sacrificing comfort or mobility.
Every active shooter situation starts with just that – a situation. The unfortunate reality is that active shooter kits are not being deployed on routine calls; the vast majority of officer-involved shootings are taking place on these routine calls. When paired with the Truth SNAP plate system, RISE provides proactive, all-day rifle protection so officers can respond to every situation with a tactical advantage.
The RISE vest and Truth SNAP plates meet all BVP funding requirements, are made in the USA and exceed NIJ standard requirements. Not only will the RISE Armor System give your officers a tactical advantage, but it will also save your agency money by consolidating equipment with an all-in-one protection system.
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