Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez, Sheriff
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): GY27_BWCAMERAS
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 (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 Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $189,000, with a required match of $63,000, for the FY27 Body-Worn Camera Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Texas Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office administers the Body-Worn Camera Grant Program, which provides funding to equip Texas law enforcement with body-worn cameras and related digital storage and retrieval systems. The project will provide funding to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HSCO) to purchase approximately 200 body-worn camera kits. The grant award period is October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. The grant application was approved by Commissioners Court on January 29, 2026.
Expected Impact:
The project will provide funding to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office to purchase approximately 200 body-worn camera kits, providing the HCSO with the opportunity to supplement its low inventory. The grant award period is October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
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