CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The long-awaited outer carrier vests for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police patrol officers are finally here. Commanders will issue the new gear this week and offer ...

Charlotte-Mecklenburg patrol officers and sergeants can now request outer carrier vests, a human resources email sent on Thursday said.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The long-awaited outer carrier vests for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police patrol officers are finally here. Commanders will issue the new gear this week and offer ...

Missoula police officers are shifting toward different uniforms to reduce the physical strain on officers. Some have started wearing a style of uniform called an “outer carrier." ...

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers will soon get the optional outer carrier vests that have been pushed for by a Charlotte City Council member and others. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal ...

Although outer carrier vests haven’t become standard issue in the department, ... But trying to avoid equipping police officers like soldiers can be a losing proposition in today’s world.

The outer carrier vests are at the center of controversy back in Charlotte. Right now, they’re only worn by CMPD bicycle officers and others in specialized units.