Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez, Sheriff
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Justice/Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Justice/Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $149,875, with no required match, for the FY26 Grappler Devices Grant Project.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this project is to purchase grappler devices to enhance public safety by reducing high-speed pursuits and minimizing risks to officers and the community. These devices, utilizing modern technology, safely immobilize vehicles by securing the rear axle, allowing law enforcement officers to safely halt pursuits. This approach aims to ensure safer suspect apprehensions, reduce property damage, and improve law enforcement efficiency. High-speed pursuits pose significant risks to officers, the public, and suspects, often resulting in injuries, fatalities, and property damage. Current methods for apprehending fleeing vehicles are limited in their ability to ensure safety and efficiency.
The grant application for this project was approved in Commissioners Court on February 6, 2025. This grant
provides funding for the Sheriff's Office Patrol Unit to purchase grappler devices. The grant
period is October 1, ...
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