The vest reimbursement program was established in 1989 to reimburse peace officers when they replaced their vests. The Minnesota Legislature has since expanded the program to include firefighters and qualified emergency medical service providers and has renamed the statute the soft body armor reimbursement program.

Program guidelines

Learn more about the program and the eligibility requirements by downloading the soft body armor reimbursement program guidelines.

Apply or manage your applications

If you are eligible for reimbursement, use the reimbursement system to submit an application online.

Log in to the reimbursement system

Using the online reimbursement system

Refer to the reimbursement program system user guide for information about how to register, how to log in, and how to create or review applications. This guide gives you step-by-step directions for navigating the application system.

All applications for soft body armor purchased before March 1, 2025, have been processed.​