The first responders standard vests with reflective white tape strips are “1945 technology, ” he said. But lights on police vehicles have evolved becoming more numerous and bright in recent years.

The department is also purchasing 450 "active shooter" vests - to be placed in all police vehicles - that are substantially heavier and provide more protection than standard police vests.

OFFER. JOHN AND MARIA THOSE VESTS. THEY ARE STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR SO MANY OFFICERS THESE DAYS, INCLUDING OFFICERS HERE AT THE CAMBRIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT. AND LAST NIGHT WE SAW JUST HOW IMPORTANT ...

The first responders standard vests with reflective white tape strips are “1945 technology, ” he said. But lights on police vehicles have evolved becoming more numerous and bright in recent years.