The Police Department’s Patrol Guide dictates that detectives must wear the vest when performing enforcement duty, such as making an arrest. Other times, it is up to the detective.

The friendly fire death in February of Det. Brian Simonsen, who lived in Calverton, has prompted the NYPD to test new slimmer, easier to wear bullet-resistant vests for detectives, police ...

NYPD detectives, many of whom are known for their fashionable business suits, will soon be fashionably protected. More than 1,000 lightweight bullet-resistant vests designed to be easier to wear ...