Zurich City Police to Receive Latest Protective Waistcoats

Mehler Protection, a provider of personal ballistic protection and part of Mehler Systems, is set to equip the Zurich City Police with the latest generation of operational waistcoats.

Over the next four years, Mehler Protection will supply 1,800 waistcoats with integrated soft armor packs (SAP), providing enhanced protection, visibility, and modular adaptability for officers on duty.

The new waistcoats provide Zurich City Police officers with improved visibility. High-visibility lettering is applied to the chest, back, and shoulders, making officers more easily identifiable in various operational scenarios. Additional visibility elements can also be attached as needed to enhance both officer safety and public reassurance.

In addition to greater visibility, the waistcoat is engineered to meet the complex demands of modern police work. The waistcoat can be easily reinforced with ballistic plates, ensuring protection against both long- and short-barreled weapons.

The waistcoat can also be fitted with arm protectors to provide extended coverage during law enforcement operations. Depending on the mission profile, additional tactical equipment can be attached as required.

Mehler Protection has reportedly been working in partnership with the Zurich City Police since 2016. The latest project spans a period of 60 months, with the waistcoats being complemented by advanced belts supplied by Lindnerhof, Mehler Systems’ specialist in load-bearing systems and tactical equipment.

Alexander Mahr, Key Account Manager Mehler Protection | Body Armour, commented, “Successful projects are the result of strong partnerships. Together, we have implemented customised requirements—efficiently, solution-oriented, and on the basis of a trusting collaboration that has already proven itself since 2016.”