Politics & Government

Hundreds Of Chicago Police Officers To Receive New Bulletproof Vests

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation bought the vests with assistance from U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, who helped secure funding.

More than 13,000 vests have been purchased through the fund since 2014.
More than 13,000 vests have been purchased through the fund since 2014. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

CHICAGO (CBS) - Chicago police officers are getting brand new bulletproof vests on Wednesday.

The 500 vests will be handed out at an event later today.

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