Shield Strong

Because the uniform comes off… but the weight never does.

Every police officer carries more than gear.
They carry pressure, responsibility, fear, pridem and the moments that never leave them.

And behind every officer… is a family carrying it too.

Shield Strong exists to honor those stories.

Submit a Story or Nominate an Officer or Family

Some stories are told.
Most are not.

The call that changed everything.
The night a family held their breath.
The moment an officer almost didn’t come home.

These stories matter.
And they deserve to be remembered.

WHAT IS SHIELD STRONG

Shield Strong is a national initiative by Arrest My Vest dedicated to honoring the real people behind the badge: officers, families, and those we’ve lost.

This is not a campaign.
This is a commitment.

A commitment to recognize the unseen sacrifices.

To give a voice to stories that are often carried in silence.

To preserve legacies that should never be forgotten.

  • WHY WE CREATED THIS

    Arrest My Vest was built to solve a real problem, gear that can’t be washed.
    But over the years, something became clear:
    This community carries far more than physical weight.
    We’ve seen the exhaustion. The resilience. The pride. The heartbreak.
    We knew we had a responsibility to do more.

    Shield Strong is that promise.

  • THIS IS A MOVEMENT

    This isn’t about a product.
    This is about people.
    It’s about honoring the human behind the badge.
    The family behind the officer.
    The legacy behind the sacrifice.
    When you submit a story, you’re not just sharing it…
    You’re making sure it lives on.

THE STORIES WE HONOR

THE FAMILY THAT SERVES

Behind every officer is a family holding their breath.

Spouses. Children. Parents.

They live the unknown every day quietly, selflessly, and often without recognition.

We honor stories of:

  • Families supporting officers through long nights and difficult calls
  • Children growing up with a parent who serves
  • Loved ones who carry the emotional weight of the job

These families serve too.

THE OFFICER BEHIND THE BADGE

The uniform doesn’t define the person.
The person defines the uniform.

We honor officers who have:

  • Overcome trauma, injury, or burnout
  • Served with integrity under pressure
  • Chosen to stay when it would have been easier to walk away

We want the real stories:

  • The call that changed them
  • The moment they were tested
  • The reason they keep going

Because officers are more than what they wear.

THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

Some names should never be forgotten.

We honor fallen officers and their families, those lost in the line of duty and those lost after service.

We preserve stories that celebrate:

  • Who they were beyond the uniform
  • The love they gave
  • The legacy they left behind

These stories are held with care, respect, and gratitude.

Permanently honored. Always remembered.

HOW IT WORKS

  • 1. Submit a Story

    Share the story of an officer or family who deserves to be honored.

  • 2. We Review Submissions

    Each story is read with care and respect.

  • 3. Stories Are Preserved & Shared

    Selected stories are featured and amplified.

  • 4. Annual Honorees Are Chosen

    One honoree from each category is recognized during Shield Strong Week

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ANNUAL SHIELD STRONG HONOREES

Each year, we recognize individuals and families whose stories represent the heart of this community.

Honorees Receive:

  • Financial support or memorial grants
  • Custom Shield Strong recognition
  • Lifetime Arrest My Vest product support
  • A permanent feature on our website
  • Story amplification across our national audience

This is our way of giving back year after year.

  • WHY THIS MATTERS

    Because too many stories go untold.
    Too many sacrifices go unseen.
    Too many families carry the weight alone.

    Shield Strong exists to change that.

  • SUBMIT A STORY

    Someone you know has a story that deserves to be remembered. Someone you love has carried more than most will ever understand.

    Honor them. Share their story. Preserve their legacy.

TELL THEIR STORY

Please provide the following:

  • Who are you honoring?
  • Their role
  • Your relationship to them
  • Tell us their story
  • What makes them unforgettable?

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