STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: December 8, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Jon Fortune
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) application for and acceptance of the Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant (Grant No. 4238401) from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $937,060.75 to provide for the purchase of rifle resistant body armor for the Dallas Police Department for the period September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $937,060.75 in the CJD-Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program 2022 Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $937,060.75 in the CJD-Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program 2022 Fund; and (4) execution of the grant and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $937,060.75 - Financing: Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division State Grant Funds
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BACKGROUND
Providing first responders with equipment and tools that mitigate the dangers and hazards associated with protecting the public from harm is critical.
Ballistic-resistant body armor enhances the survivability of officers subjected to hostile fire from various forms of ballistic rounds. Ballistic-resistant body armor consists of rifle plates in conjunction with a concealable vest. The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has developed a series of nationally accepted ratings for body armor worn by law enforcement officers. These ratings define the level of ballistic performance.
To meet this safety need, ballistic-resistant body armor has become a standard issuance item to each officer in the Dallas Police Department. Ballistic-resistant body armor is sized and tailored to fit each officer and intended for daily wear while on duty. This body armor offers level III protection rated by NIJ.
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