APD bicycle officers outfitted with new protective gear

AUSTIN (KXAN) — All of the Austin Police Department’s 50 bicycle officers are now outfitted with new protective gear thanks to a donation by Parsley Energy.
Om Friday, the agency showed off the new gear that is specifically tailored to each officer. Officers now have helmets measured and fitted for their heads; the helmets also have protective front facial pieces that are removable.
The additional body gear is the same ones used in BMX racing to protect riders from falls and wrecks.