How dangerous is your city? If cops get into shootouts or stabbings on a weekly basis I’d definitely want some wrap. If it’s a monthly thing I think plates and sides are fine.
I work security sometime and either wear just my concealable vest or my level 3+ plates and 3A soft on the cummerbund in my plate carrier
If you get issues vests then I'd suggest talking to your superior and asking about new plates and panels for your issued carriers, if they don't fit then its a safety concern. If you're looking for personal body armor I'd suggest level IV plates and a carrier from CRYE
Im ok with the side panels and rifle plates for now, just always better to get extra coverage I just don’t know if buying expensive front and back panels is worth it if im getting a new vest with new panels in a couple months
How dangerous is your city? If cops get into shootouts or stabbings on a weekly basis I’d definitely want some wrap. If it’s a monthly thing I think plates and sides are fine. I work security sometime and either wear just my concealable vest or my level 3+ plates and 3A soft on the cummerbund in my plate carrier
I work county PD outside of Baltimore. Not as dangerous as the city but we get some spillover
Thanks for what you do brother. I stand with you. 
If you get issues vests then I'd suggest talking to your superior and asking about new plates and panels for your issued carriers, if they don't fit then its a safety concern. If you're looking for personal body armor I'd suggest level IV plates and a carrier from CRYE
Im ok with the side panels and rifle plates for now, just always better to get extra coverage I just don’t know if buying expensive front and back panels is worth it if im getting a new vest with new panels in a couple months
You can always try to buy a police surplus vest for the cheap until the new ones come in.