I believe everyone else answered your question for you: simply, YES.
In so far as your level protection, why would you want to wear a Level II? If your going to wear body armor, for what ever reason, ESPECIALLY if your a police officer, get yourself Threat Level IIIA. It doesn't cost that much more and I always say: What is YOUR life worth?
Finally, go to
http://www.tacticalforums.com. There is a whole MESS of information about body armor. Be careful as to what type of materials you purchase in your body armor also...Some aint what it says and can get you hurt.
By the way, I live a heck of a lot closer to Berkeley the you do :barf:
Thin The Herd