Well, to that end, Radiation Shield Technologies has developed a full line of radiation-defeating garments (the thyroid collar being our favorite).

ENGADGET: Demron garments resist radiation without overlooking style

Critics believe the missile shield would spell an end to the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) treaty, and some European leaders agree with Russian warnings that it could start a new arms race.

CNN: UK signals support for missile plan

Nvidia, traditionally a manufacturer of high-end graphical hardware, announced its Project Shield console at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January.

BBC: Ouya console

They could also handily shield ministers themselves from blame if the police end up doing less for less.

ECONOMIST: Police reform