Given the evolution of human body dimensions, the increasing diversity within the law enforcement workforce, the growing risks of assault faced by law enforcement officers (LEOs), and the absence of a national standard for body armor sizing, there is a critical need to explore LEO body size classification. This exploration will facilitate the development of an armor sizing structure that adequately accommodates the current LEO population. This study aimed to address this need by developing a LEO body armor sizing scheme and creating a sizing chart/app. Additionally, a plan was devised for a series of 'sizing vests' that would enhance LEO armor accommodation and facilitate fit assessment. Torso anthropometric data pertaining to body armor sizing were collected from 756 male and 218 female LEOs across different regions of the United States. Based on the collected data, a nine-size system for male LEOs and an eight-size scheme for female LEOs were suggested. Furthermore, a sizing chart/app was proposed to enable LEOs to swiftly identify an armor size that is most likely to fit an individual, considering a few anthropometric characteristics known to LEOs. To supplement the sizing chart/app, a series of 'sizing vests' were recommended. These vests would provide LEOs with a physical means to assess and determine the best-fitting armor size, offering an alternative to relying solely on the sizing chart/app. We recommend that armor manufacturers adopt these new sizing systems and create prototypes of armor that can be evaluated within this sizing structure. This evaluation process will facilitate improved fit and enhanced protection for LEOs.
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