Blackhawks raise money for bullet-proof vests for cops

Tuesday, August 2, 2016
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Blackhawks player Corey Crawford and his team are helping to raise money to buy Chicago police officers bullet-proof vests.

The public service announcement launched the "Get Behind the Vest" campaign.
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Officers need new vests every five years because of wear. Sometimes the vests are not replaced due to cost.

So far, money has been raised for 6,100 vests.
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The goal is 8,000 vests.
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