Body armour to be evaluated as part of breast health trial

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Body armour to be evaluated as part of breast health trial

Oscar Kilo has employed experts from the University of Portsmouth and the University of Lincoln to develop an educational initiative and to evaluate police PPE including body armour.

University of Lincoln/University of Portsmouth

Date - 14th June 2023
By - Cash Boyle

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Oscar Kilo has commissioned researchers from two universities to evaluate officer PPE including body armour and tactical vests as part of a trial on breast health in policing. Dr Jenny Burbage from the University of...

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