Emergency vehicle upfitter LEHR announced the launch of its new ballistic glass upfitting service, delivering Level NIJ – 3A-rated ballistic protection for law enforcement vehicles. The new offering, which includes ballistic windshields and side windows, is engineered to meet the highest quality standards, company officials stated in a press release.
“At LEHR, we don’t enter a new product category until we are confident we can do it right, and ballistic glass is no exception,” said Daniel Hamm, chief executive officer of LEHR. “We took a deliberate, quality-first approach to bringing this solution to market, and that patience has paid off. First responders deserve the best protection available, and we believe ballistic glass will become a standard feature of every patrol vehicle in the future. We’re proud to be at the forefront of that shift.”
LEHR’s ballistic glass offering is available in multiple configurations to suit agency needs, without the distortion and visual discomfort of legacy ballistic glass products that can lead to dizziness and disorientation, noted the release.
“The technical complexity of this product is what kept others from getting it right,” said Eric Hove, LEHR chief strategy officer and regional vice president, Central. “It’s not just about installing glass; it’s about making sure the protection works seamlessly within every system in the vehicle.”
“When I was on the job, the idea of having ballistic glass in a patrol vehicle felt like a distant aspiration,” said Paul Mazzeo, LEHR regional vice president, East, and former detective in Essex County, New Jersey. “Now it’s a reality, and it’s one that will change what it feels like sitting in a patrol car. Officers will feel safer, and they will be safer. … This is the kind of innovation that makes a real difference in the lives of the men and women who serve our communities every day.”