{"id":71,"date":"2020-09-10T17:29:03","date_gmt":"2020-09-10T17:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/clarissamartins\/?p=71"},"modified":"2020-09-28T14:44:00","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T14:44:00","slug":"designing-a-human-centric-rigid-body-armor-for-female-police-officers-the-implications-of-fit-on-performance-and-gender-inclusivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/clarissamartins\/2020\/09\/10\/designing-a-human-centric-rigid-body-armor-for-female-police-officers-the-implications-of-fit-on-performance-and-gender-inclusivity\/","title":{"rendered":"Designing a Human-Centric Rigid Body Armor for Female Police Officers: The Implications of Fit on Performance and Gender Inclusivity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n

By Sarah West<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This report discusses how there is a lack of availability when it comes to female police officers. It talks through the difference between female and male anthropometry. In this case study, she looked at creating 3D Plates that would be inserted within the body armour. To see if it would help change the fit, comfort, mobility, and coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Words: Anthropometry, fit, comfort, mobility & 3D Plates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. To explore design criteria for form fitting hard plates for female officers.<\/li>
  2. To develop a methodology to create form fitting plates based on a body scan.<\/li>
  3. To develop a protocol to:
    a. Compare currently available hard plates and a prototype plate in the context of range of
    motion and coverage for female officers.
    b. Evaluate female officers\u2019 perceptions of fit, comfort, and mobility while wearing the
    prototype plate.
    c. Evaluate the potential impact of the prototype plate on female officers\u2019 feelings of inclusion.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Key Insights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cThere are vests and flexible armor designed for females currently available, but hard plates are not available for female body shapes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cThe hard plate armor available for police officers fits female bodies in such a way that extra space is exposed at the chest as breast tissue pushes the flat plate away. This exposes vital organs and increases the possibility of a fatal shot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cAdjustments to the chest, neckline, armhole, and plate shape of ballistic vests may improve range of motion and performance for female officers. The chest should be less tight with a plate that is not flat.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Data Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Read The Study Here<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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