HomeMy WebLinkAboutA011 - Motion authorizing the Police Department to apply for and participate in the 2026 Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bulletproof Vest Partnership ProgramITEM #:14
DATE:10-13-26
DEPT:POLICE
SUBJECT:2026 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Police Department is again requesting permission to apply for funding from the
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP)
program, and to participate in the program should funds be awarded. This program provides
funds to local law enforcement agencies to support the purchase of new and
replacement bulletproof vests for individual officers. This protective device is critical to the
safety of police officers.
Bulletproof vests have an approximate five-year life cycle. The Police Department has a
rotating schedule for replacement of vests for current officers. In addition, as new
officers are added to the department, new vests tailored to the individual officer must
be purchased.
During the 2026/27 fiscal year, the schedule calls for the acquisition or replacement of 16
vests. The Police Department has participated in this grant for many years to help supplement
the costs of the vests.
The estimated cost for these vests is $15,360. The grant requires that local agencies must
provide 50% of the cost. To the extent that federal funds are available, the BVP program will
provide the other 50%. The FY 2026/27 Police budget was constructed with the
expectation that a Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant would be applied for and received,
so the Police Department’s 50% share has already been budgeted as a commodities
expense.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the Police Department’s application to and participation in the Department of
Justice Office of Justice Programs Bulletproof Vest Partnership program.
2. Do not approve the Police Department’s application to and participation in the
Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bulletproof Vest Partnership program.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Bulletproof vests are an indispensable piece of safety equipment for police officers.
Historically the Police Department has successfully participated in this program with
the U.S. Department of Justice to provide protection to local officers. Participation in
this program allows the City to provide the best product to officers with half the cost
paid by the Department of Justice. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager
that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
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