This footage was filmed and produced 26 July 2023.

A recent video, published last week by the Queensland Police, captures a heart-stopping incident where police protective gear proved its mettle in an unforeseen circumstance. On July 26 near Charleville, officers responding to a livestock truck rollover faced a charging bull, an incident that highlighted the crucial role of the Integrated Load Bearing Vest (ILBV).

In the video, an officer, fitted with the ILBV, is charged by the bull into the bulbar of a truck, subsequently hitting the ground and being stomped on. The officer attributes their survival to the innovative ILBV, which combines ballistic and edged weapon technology. Acting Senior Sergeant Lisle Manthey commended the vest's exceptional capability, emphasizing its role in dispersing impact forces.

The ILBV, part of a state-wide roll-out in Queensland since January, has already benefited over 3,300 officers. Recognized globally with an award at the Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) in the USA, the ILBV is set to be fully implemented by 2024, providing enhanced safety for officers facing diverse challenges.