DEPARTMENT: Police Department
DEPARTMENT HEAD: William P. McManus, Chief of Police
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT: JAG SWAT Controlled Equipment Grant
SUMMARY:
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2016-06-16-0462, which authorized 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).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) submitted an application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD), for a Bureau of Justice Assistance (JAG), Department of Justice (DOJ) grant for the purchase of controlled equipment for the SAPD SWAT Team. The submission of the application was authorized with a Special Category Grant Opportunity Authorization with approval given on February 10, 2016.
The original Ordinance authorized the acceptance in the amount of $102,604.00 from the DOJ for the purchase of controlled equipment. Upon review of the grant application, the DOJ requested that the Ordinance include an itemized list of all controlled equipment to be purchased with grant funds. The following controlled equipment will be purchased with grant funds:
* 28 AR15 special purpose rifles;
* 28 Aimpoint Comp M4s, weapon sights;
* 28 Surefire Scout Weapon Lights;
* 28 Pelican Weapon cases;
* One AR15 parts and maintenance; and
* Four Armorer's kits.
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 ...
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