Mehler Protection supplying 1,800 operational waistcoats to Zurich City Police

Mehler Protection, a leading provider of personal ballistic protection and part of Mehler Systems, is set to equip the Zurich City Police with the latest generation of operational waistcoats. Over the next four years, Mehler Protection will supply 1,800 waistcoats with integrated soft armor packs (SAP), providing enhanced protection, visibility, and modular adaptability for officers on duty.

The project spans a period of 60 months and highlights the strong synergies within Mehler Systems, with the waistcoats being complemented by advanced belts supplied by Lindnerhof, the Group’s specialist in load-bearing systems and tactical equipment.

The new waistcoats provide Zurich City Police officers with improved visibility. Lemon-colored lettering is applied to the chest, back, and shoulders, making officers more easily identifiable in various operational scenarios. Additional visibility elements can also be attached as needed, enhancing officer safety and public reassurance.

In addition to greater visibility, the waistcoat is engineered to meet the complex demands of modern police work. The waistcoat can be easily reinforced with ballistic plates, ensuring protection against both long- and short-barreled weapons. It can also be fitted with arm protectors to provide extended coverage during spontaneous law enforcement operations. Depending on the mission profile, additional tactical equipment can be attached as required.

Mehler Protection has been working in partnership with the Zurich City Police since 2016. The new contract once again reflects Mehler Protection’s position as a trusted partner of leading European law enforcement agencies. 

“Successful projects are the result of strong partnerships,” says Alexander Mahr, key account manager, Mehler Protection, Body Armour. “Together, we have implemented customised requirements—efficiently, solution-oriented, and on the basis of a trusting collaboration that has already proven itself since 2016.”

The agreement also underscores the added value of the integrated expertise within Mehler Systems, which enables the Group to deliver comprehensive solutions that combine personal ballistic protection, tactical load-bearing systems, and mission-specific adaptability.