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Meeting Date:	07/13/2020
Body Armor Vest Purchase
Submitted for:	Enrique Ibarra	Submitted By:	Enrique Ibarra
Department:	Constable Precinct 3

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of 8 Body Armor vests in the amount of $5,599.00 with additional action to process a line item transfer, by Order, and authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (Operational Reserve)] [Sponsored by Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez, Pct 1]

Issue: 8 Deputies are currently utilizing Body Armor that is for an active shooter situation (extremely Heavy not for everyday use). The Constable and 7 Deputies currently do not have any type of soft Body Armor for everyday use while on patrol.

Solution: Identify source of funding and purchase 8 Body Armor vest, to be worn on a daily basis.

Result: The Deputy's probability of survival is increased from a 53% chance without any type of Body Armor to an 83% chance with Body Armor.

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