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Police Commission mandates body armor

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From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Amid concern over an increase in guns being fired at officers, the Police Commission approved a special order Tuesday requiring sworn personnel and civilians to wear body armor during field operations.

Until now, officers were required to wear body armor when participating in “pre-planned tactical operations,” such as the storming of hostage situations.

The order extends the mandate to officers on patrol and civilians working crime scenes.

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