Female Officer Perspective on Body Armor 100% of survey complete. Question Title * 1. Select the single option that best indicates the type of armor you currently wear and describe how that selection was made. Male-specific armor (flat front panel) Female-specific armor (front panel shaped to the female form) Gender-neutral (flat front panel) Do not know Question Title * 2. Did you have a choice between male-specific and female-specific armor? Yes No If yes, explain your reason for choosing this option: Question Title * 3. Select the single option that best indicates how often you wear your body armor. Always when on duty (nearly every hour of every shift) Frequently (≥50% of time on duty) Intermittently (only when perceived threat is present) Never Question Title * 4. Select the single option that best indicates how often you wear rifle plate. Always when on duty (nearly every hour of every shift) Frequently (≥50% of time on duty) Intermittently (only when perceived threat is present) Never Don't know Question Title * 5. Indicate the shape of the plate based on choice for question #4. Curved Flat Question Title * 6. Select the single option that best indicates how your vest is most commonly worn. Under my uniform shirt Over my uniform shirt Question Title * 7. Please indicate the reason based on choice for question #6. Agency mandate My choice for the following reason: Question Title * 8. Select the single option that best indicates how you obtained your armor. Provided by the department from a pool of vests Provided by the department solely for me without my input Provided by the department solely for me with my input Purchased by me through a reimbursement program Purchased with my own funds Question Title * 9. If "Purchased by me through a reimbursement program" or "Purchased with my own funds" was selected for question #8, please indicate the primary reason for your selection. Price Comfort Department mandate Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. Select the single option that best indicates the process you underwent for your armor. Measured by manufacturer representative. Measured by uniform store personnel. Measured by someone in my agency. Self measured. Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. Please indicate the reason based on choice for question #9. Using a tape measure. Using a sizing vest. Using both a tape measure and a sizing vest. Question Title * 12. Do you typically wear the same style bra (e.g., sports bra, t-shirt bra, full support bra) as you did when you were measured? Yes No No bra is worn Question Title * 13. Do you typically wear an underwire bra beneath your body armor? Yes No Question Title * 14. If answered "Yes" to question #13, do you feel the underwire causes you discomfort? Yes No Question Title * 15. Select all options that apply to indicate any issues you have with your armor. Does not fit properly? Select all options that apply: Bust cup not sized properly Gaps between torso and armor at armhole Front panel upper edge not near V at neck Front panel lower edge not within 2 to 3 finger widths of duty belt Back panel upper edge not near most prominent vertebra Back panel lower edge not near top of duty belt Discontinuities at upper or lower side edges Less than 2-inch overlap on sides Upper edge of side does not extend to within 3 inches of the armpit Other. Explain below: Restricts movement. Explain below: Causes discomfort - Select all that apply: Causes abrasion Causes rash Numbing or tingling Pinches Rides up or shifts out of place Too heavy Too hot Other. Explain below: Question Title * 16. Have you discussed sizing or fit-related concerns with your management? Yes No Question Title * 17. Indicate how well you feel your issues have been addressed based on choice for question #15. Completely Somewhat Not at all If you'd like to provide input into future research or standards related to body armor for female officers, please send an email with your contact information to asknlectc@justnet.org. Done