Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Terry Allbritton
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor/Public Safety Office
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 5%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Public Safety Office for grant funds in the amount of $100,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Bullet-Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles.
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Background and Discussion:
This grant provides funds to law enforcement to cover the cost of obtaining and installing bullet-resistant windshields, side windows, rear windows. and door panels compliant with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Level IIIA or higher into motor vehicles used by peace officers. By participating in the Bullet Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles grant, Constable Precinct 5 would be further improving the safety of its officers while serving their Precinct 5 communities.
Expected Impact:
The initiative aims to enhance officer safety statewide by supporting agencies in acquiring ballistic door panels, windshields, and windows designed to protect peace officers in the line of duty.
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
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Anticipated Court Date: 11/13/2025
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Theodore Heap, Financial Officer Constable Pct 5, Terry Allbritton, Constable Pct 5
Attachments (if applicable): Notice of Funding Opportunity