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Meeting Date:	01/22/2018
Acceptance of Body Armor Grant by Sheriff's Office
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a grant award as coordinated, developed, written, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff's Office for a Rifle-Resistant Body Armor grant from the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) in an amount of $184,973 for the purchase of rifle-resistant hard body armor for the eligible peace officers (as defined under Article 2.12, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure) working at the Webb County Sheriff's Office; the Offices of the Constable, Pct. 1-4; the District Attorney’s Office; and the Webb County Attorney’s Office; 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; and, thus, will have no impact on the general fund. (Fund number will be created by the Auditors office once court accepts grant) [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 Senate Bill 12. This legislation would assist local agencies in the purchase of rifle-resistant hard body armor.

Solution: Submission of application 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 proposed grant application, the Webb County Sheriff's Office will be able to secure hard body armor for eligible peace officers working for Webb County Offices 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 placed under the Economic Development Dept. agenda items and authorized to be submitted by the court on 07/24/2017.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	To Be Determined
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	Not Applicable
Financial Impact:
$184,973 grant funding for rifle-resistant body armor for the peace officers working at the Webb County Sheriff’s Office; Offices of the Constable, Pct. 1-4; District Attorney’s Office; and the Webb County Attorney’s Office Thus, this grant will have no impact on the general fund.