The Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program helps protect the lives of law enforcement officers by assisting state, local, and tribal governments to equip their officers with armor vests. The program pays up to 50% of the cost of vests purchased by jurisdictions with approved applications. Eligible law enforcement officers include police officers, sheriff's deputies, correctional officers, parole and probation agents, prosecutors, and judicial officials. Applicants may select and purchase any ballistic or stab vest that meets applicable NIJ standards, including vests that contain Zylon®. It is imperative that jurisdictions and law enforcement agencies not order vests contained in their application until approved by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), unless they have sufficient funds to cover initial costs and any potential shortfall that may result if less than 50% is provided by DOJ.

Open Continuous Registration
BVP registrations are no longer available online as of March 7th, 2005. For new participants wishing to register, please call the helpdesk at 1- 877-758-3787. Open continuous registrations will resume after the program period ends.

Office of Justice Website
https://vests.ojp.gov/index.jsp

Please contact Maureca Wolf or Catherine Parks for pricing.