Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): 5642201
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): 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):
title
Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $940,000.00, with no required match, for the FY 2026 Bullet-Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles Program.
end
Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) seeks grant funding through the Texas Governor's Office - Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) FY 2026 Bullet-Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles program to enhance deputy safety and survivability during firearm-related assaults.
This project will install NIJ Level IIIA-rated bullet-resistant windshields, side windows, and door panels in both marked patrol vehicles and unmarked high-risk vehicles. Specifically, 150 patrol vehicles will receive bullet resistant windshields, and 50 unmarked vehicles will receive full ballistic protection packages.
Deputies routinely face firearm threats while sitting in patrol vehicles, especially during traffic stops, ambush-style attacks, and high-risk responses. By mitigating a key vulnerability, this project will reduce injury and fatality risks, improve officer confidence, and strengthen public safety throughout Harris County. Thi...
Click here for full text