Bulletproof vests are crucial to any patrolling law enforcement. Amid the use of rifles in most shooting- related incidents, rifle- rated vests are the talk of law enforcement gear. Shield 616 Charity Founder Jake Skifstad talked to the Ray County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) about rifle- rated vests — called Angel Armor — and offered tips on raising the money needed to purchase them, about $36,000 for the whole department. Shield 616 has offered to assist RCSD in making sure every officer is properly protected. Skifstad understands there are places in the United States that are anti-law enforcement and who want to “defund the cops”. But Shield 616 is about shifting the narrative and praising the hometown heroes, he said. Former RCSD Deputy Robby Cox, who now serves as a reserve deputy, reached out to Shield 616 regarding the program before leaving the department. Ray County Undersheriff Steve Mendoza confirms there is a strong need for new vests for the RCSD deputies. The department…