Bellwood School District receives bulletproof vests



The Bellwood-Antis School District continues improving security measures by purchasing new bulletproof vests.To get more news about bulletproof zone customer service, you can visit bulletproofboxs.com official website.

This purchase was a collaborative affair between the school, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1859, and the United Veteran Home Association. School Officer Tim Mercer reached out to the organizations a few months ago, asking for assistance.Both organizations were more than happy to help purchase three bulletproof vests. Mercer said each vest cost around $915, putting their total around $2,795.

Mercer said the generous donation shows how much the community is always willing to help. These vests only further protect students, faculty and staff in threatening events.

“Our mission here, our security officers, is to protect all our students and staff from any kind of threats, whether they’re internal or external,” Mercer said. “The more protection we can receive, the more we’re able to confront and stop this threat to our community or school.”