House of Assembly Fifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1) 54 1 Parliament of South Australia House of Assembly published Answers to Questions Police Protection Vests Police Protection Vests Mr ODENWALDER House of Assembly Elizabeth Police Protection Vests 1142 Mr ODENWALDER (Elizabeth) (11 September 2019). When will all frontline police officers be equipped with ballistic stab-proof vests? The Hon. C.L. WINGARD House of Assembly Gibson Minister for Police Minister for Recreation Police Protection Vests The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): South Australia Police deserve the best multipurpose vests on the market. To make an informed decision, the best vests which meet the needs of front line police officers are being trialled. The trial will take into account the suitability of the vests for frontline officers, including performance, protection and comfort. The 105-vest trial is currently underway. The trial is testing seven types of multipurpose load-bearing vests. This trial follows a very thorough procurement process launched by the police commissioner to ensure we get the best possible vests for our police.