Crime Suppression Vest

The FirstSpear Crime Suppression Vest (CSV) is a modular police outer carrier engineered for law enforcement professionals who need the flexibility to transition between patrol, plainclothes operations, and proactive crime suppression missions. Designed to house your issued concealable soft body armor, the CSV transforms existing ballistic protection into a scalable external platform without sacrificing comfort, mobility, or rapid access to mission-essential equipment.

Built around FirstSpear's patented Tubes® rapid-release closure system and lightweight 6/12™ modular attachment platform, the Crime Suppression Vest provides a streamlined profile while allowing officers to customize their loadout with pouches, medical gear, communications equipment, and mission-specific accessories. An integrated internal cummerbund delivers enhanced stability and weight distribution for all-day wear during extended shifts.

Whether deployed for patrol, warrant service, tactical response, surveillance, or high-risk enforcement operations, the Crime Suppression Vest offers the adaptability modern law enforcement agencies require while maintaining the professional appearance expected in public-facing environments.

Features

Designed to fit compatible issued concealable soft body armor

Modular external carrier for patrol and tactical law enforcement operations

Patented FirstSpear Tubes® quick-release cummerbund closure

Lightweight FirstSpear 6/12™ platform for low-profile modular attachment

Internal support cummerbund improves stability and load distribution

Configurable for patrol, plainclothes, crime suppression, and special operations

Berry Compliant and proudly made in the USA

Armor Compatibility

The Crime Suppression Vest is designed to accept compatible issued concealable soft armor inserts. Optional FirstSpear ballistic armor solutions meeting NIJ Category IIIA.06 or applicable military specifications are available separately for qualified government, military, and law enforcement customers.

Armor is not included.

Mission-Ready Performance

From routine patrol to specialized enforcement details, the Crime Suppression Vest gives officers the ability to rapidly scale their equipment based on operational requirements. The modular design supports evolving mission profiles while improving comfort, mobility, and accessibility compared to traditional external carriers.

Ballistic Armor Inserts complying with NIJ Category IIIA.06 or specific Military Specification requirements are available from FirstSpear for an additional fee. For pricing, available armor options, or to initiate a direct government purchase, please click here to start your estimate.

OVERLAP CUMMERBUND SIZING

Small = 26"–32"

Medium = 32"– 38"

Large = 35"– 41"

XL = 38"– 44"

2XL = 41" – 47"