DEPARTMENT: Police Department
DEPARTMENT HEAD: William P. McManus, Chief of Police
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
An ordinance authorizing the submission of a grant application and acceptance of funds upon award for the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) SWAT Controlled Equipment Grant in the amount of $102,604.00 from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (JAG) through the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) and the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD).
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing the submission of a grant application and acceptance of funds upon award in the amount of $102,604.00 from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (JAG) through the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) and the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Department is seeking funds to purchase 28 new rifles, with associated equipment, and training for the SWAT detail in order to ensure their safety while they maintain a safe and secure environment for citizens and visitors. Supplying new rifles and associated equipment to SWAT will help prevent and minimize the loss of lives and damage of property as seen in other highly publicized incidents throughout the nation. The current rifles being utilized by the SWAT Team range from 10 to 20 years of service and many of the weapons have been placed out of service due to age and lack of reliability, thus leaving the Team with a critical deficit of functional rifles/equipment.
These items proposed under this application are considered "Controlled Equipment" under Executive Order 13688, Federal Support for Local Law Enforcement Equipment Acquisition. When requesting financial assistance from any federal funding stream to purchase items classified as "controlled equipment," the requesting law enforcement agency must adhere to the required protocols, training, and rules for collecti...
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