The Pineville Police Department has equipped its patrol officers with wearable cooling devices designed to help reduce heat stress during Louisiana’s summer temperatures.

Known as “CoolCop” units, the devices attach to a vehicle’s air conditioning vent and connect to an officer’s ballistic vest, directing cool air inside the uniform while officers are on patrol.

Police Chief Roy Fore said the initiative is aimed at improving officer comfort and helping personnel remain focused while working in extreme heat.

Department officials said the cooling devices are intended to reduce heat-related stress for officers who routinely wear body armor, duty belts and full uniforms during long shifts.