# Bulletproof Clipboards Additional Protection for Law Enforcement Officers By Pearl | Published 2010-12-13 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulletproof-clipboard References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2010/12/bulletproof-clipboard.html) & [ballisticsystemsco](http://www.ballisticsystemsco.com) Law enforcement officers wear [bulletproof vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket) and other gear when they encounter dangerous situations, but what about other times when a seemingly routine operation suddenly turns ugly? They can now purchase a bulletproof clipboard for those occasions when they are not expecting violent retaliation and are thus less prepared. Carrying a bulletproof clipboard while in the course of their normal duties might well save a life. A bulletproof clipboard resembles the regular office variety with th option for landscape or portrait use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bulletproof Clipboard:** Opportunity to innovate and create new bulletproof products for law enforcement officers. - **Personal Safety Gear:** Potential for developing innovative protective gear for individuals in danger-prone professions. - **Discreet Armor:** Opportunity to design inconspicuous protective products that blend seamlessly into everyday objects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Safety Equipment:** A growing market for innovative safety gear and equipment to protect individuals in various industries. - **Law Enforcement:** Potential to expand the range of protective equipment available for law enforcement officers. - **Office Supplies:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional office supply industry by introducing innovative and protective products like the bulletproof clipboard. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snap Binding Minimal Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-jacket.md) - [Minimalist Clip-Free Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinge-clipboard.md) - [Illuminated Stainless Steel Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-b.md) - [Clipboard Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipboard-history.md) - [Bulletproof Crypto Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitbar.md) - [Clipboard Sync Utilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planck.md) - [Clipboard Manager Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipest.md) - [Clipping Pen Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clippen.md) - [Self-Defence Tubular Inflatable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-seat.md)