# Origami-Inspired Police Shields The 'Swift Shield' Has a Lightweight, Ballistic Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-01-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swift-shield References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/military/origami-inspired-swift-shield/) & [atcompliantsolutions](https://atcompliantsolutions.com/the-swift-shield/) The 'Swift Shield' is a compact piece of equipment for law enforcement professionals that would enable them to maintain enhanced protection without feeling weighed down. Boasting a [ballistic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benks-armorgrid-series), the shield is crafted from what the company calls "ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene materials." These have been covered with a shell crafted from [Hypalon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daylodge-workspace), which is firm, flexible, chemical-resistant and also waterproof for added durability. The 'Swift Shield' is being manufactured by US-based ATCS ([Advanced Technology Compliant Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohome3d)) and will be sold by AEGIX Global to police forces. Speaking on the product, CEO of AEGIX Global Chet Linton said, "The Swift Shield represents a new category in personal protection in law enforcement because it is ready to deploy-and-protect any time. Its foldable nature makes it possible to store in an officer’s car door, in between the front seats or backpack. It can be deployed on a windshield, folded in half on top of the trunk or hood of an officer’s vehicle." Image Credit: ATCS ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lightweight Personal Protection Equipment:** Manufacturing lightweight personal protection equipment for law enforcement officials can revolutionize the industry's tools, and might increase safety for the law enforcers. - **Flexible and Ballistic Designs:** Introducing flexible and ballistic designs for personal protective equipment will improve its effectiveness, and also reduce weight and increase durability. - **Foldable Equipment:** Incorporating foldable features in personal protective equipment will make it much easier to store and transport, increasing functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Law Enforcement:** The 'Swift Shield' opens up an opportunity for law enforcement agencies to use lightweight and efficient protection equipment, which can lead to safer policing. - **Military:** Lightweight and ballistic designs with foldable features in military equipment can improve soldiers' mobility while maintaining maximum protection. - **Security and Bodyguard Services:** Manufacturing lightweight and easy-to-transport personal protective equipment can increase the efficiency and effectiveness of bodyguard and security services, potentially expanding their market share. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shield-Style Fire Extinguishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hussechuck-and-shield.md) - [Collapsible Gamer Controller Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-controller-concept.md) - [Protective Earthquake Response Shields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testudo-shield-and-helmet.md) - [Self-Defence Tubular Inflatable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-seat.md) - [Optical Illusion Invisibility Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisibility-shield.md) - [Novel Home Security Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-security-concept.md) - [Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisibility-shield-co.md) - [Foldable Air Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ventete-ah1.md) - [RFID-Blocking Origami Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-wallet.md)