The WV Sheriffs\u2019 Association\u2019s \u201cIn-Vest\u201d program was developed late in 2012\u00a0after\u00a0a drastic need was uncovered\u00a0when the details of the heroic actions of a Roane County Deputy Sheriff that was shot and critically wounded as he pursued a man who had just shot and killed\u00a0two WV State Troopers.<\/p>\n
As Deputy John Westfall pursued the killer, placing his own life on the line to protect others and bring the\u00a0felon to justice, he was wearing a bullet proof vest, only because he had one because of his part time job with the Spencer Police Department.<\/p>\n
The details concerned many throughout the State since there were deputies working without protection.\u00a0 Due to the generosity of the citizens and businesses of West Virginia, \u201cIn-Vest\u201d was established as a program to purchase the important piece of protective equipment for those who place their lives on the line for us each and every day.<\/p>\n
Sheriffs interested in securing the purchase of a bullet resistant vest for any of their certified law enforcement deputy sheriffs and are restricted from being able to obtain vests should contact WVSA Executive Director Rodney Miller for an In-Vest Application, or you can download the application from the link below.<\/p>\n