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Meeting Date:	10/10/2023
FY 2024 Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant Acceptance by the Webb Co Sheriff's Office
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a Fiscal Year 2024 Rifle-Resistant Body Armor grant award from the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) in the amount of $402,013 in response to a grant application coordinated, developed, written, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff's Office Grant Writer for the purchase of rifle-resistant hard body armor for the Webb County Sheriff's Office and other participating Webb County Offices with eligible peace officers (Offices of the Constable, Pct. 1-4 as well as the investigators of the County Attorney’s Office and District Attorney’s Office) as defined under Article 2.12, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; and designating the Webb County Judge as the authorized official in all matters related to this grant; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any type of match. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Sheriff]

Issue: In response to the notorious shooting incident of police officers on July 7th, 2016, the Texas governor and Texas legislature authorized legislation that would assist local agencies in the purchase of rifle-resistant hard body armor.

Solution: Acceptance of grant award by the Webb County Sheriff's Office will assist eligible peace officers working at Webb County Offices to obtain rifle-resistant hard body armor for their enhanced safety.

Result: Utilizing grant funds through this grant award, the Webb County Sheriff's Office will be able to secure hard body armor for eligible peace officers for their increased safety and security.

Background:

In response to the July 7th, 2016 shooting of police officers in Dallas, Texas, both the Texas governor and the Texas legislature recognize the need to increase the safety of law enforcement officers and prevent loss of life in active shooter situations.

Previous Court Action:

This grant application was authorized by the court on 01/09/2023.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	To Be Determined
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	Various
Financial Impact:
$402,013 for the grant-funded purchase of hard body armor for the officers of the Webb County Sheriff's Office and other Webb County Offices with eligible peace officers as defined by Article 2.12 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Therefore, no impact to the general fund.