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Bulletproof vests donated to Acadiana law enforcement agencies

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LAFAYETTE, La. — Two Acadiana law enforcement agencies are better equipped for protection thanks to a donation of bulletproof vests from Giles Automotive.

According to Bob Giles, Basile Police Department received eight vests, while St. Landry Parish Animal Control received three vests Tuesday.

This isn't the first donation of protective gear from Giles — he and his team say they've donated 166 bulletproof vests to agencies across Acadiana to date.

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