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): 5433102
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas 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 submit an application to the Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $700,000, with no required match, for the FY 2027 Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this funding is to equip peace officers with rifle-resistant body armor. The application is in progress. This grant would purchase additional rifle-resistant body armor for licensed peace officers. The grant period is September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027.
Expected Impact:
This grant would enable the Sheriff's Office to equip its officers with rifle-resistant body armor for the grant period is September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified. Not applying for this grant would forfeit the opportunity to receive rifle-resistant body armor for our deputies.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A4: Improve safety through targeted pursuit of violent crime suspects.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
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