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Summary:
The City of Orlando wishes to apply for funding from the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program to supplement the City's purchase of body armor for its sworn police officers and Community Service Officers. OPD will request $184,479.68 for the purchase of approximately 352 vests. This grant provides reimbursement up to 50% of any National Institute of Justice (NIJ) approved bulletproof vests purchased by the City.
The grant requires the law enforcement agency to have a written "mandatory wear" policy in effect for all uniformed officers while on duty. OPD has implemented a "mandatory wear" policy, which has been approved by BJA. |
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Fiscal & Efficiency Data:
Fiscal Impact Statement will be generated at the time the money is appropriated.
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Recommended Action:
Approval of the Application by the City Council and execution by the Mayor of the authorization letter officially designating Lilian Draisin with the authority to submit the grant electronically on behalf of the City of Orlando. |
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Agenda Item attachment(s) on file in the City Clerks Office.
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Note:
All agenda items must
be in the City Clerk's office by Noon Friday, six(6) business days prior to the
regular Monday City Council meeting.
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Contact:
Lilian Draisin, Police Planning Administrator, Natasha Williams, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Annette Rodriguez
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Approved By:
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Department
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Date and Time
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| Budget Outside Routing Approval |
4/24/2015 11:38 AM |
| Budget Outside Routing Approval |
4/24/2015 11:38 AM |
| Grants |
4/24/2015 11:45 AM |
| City Clerk |
4/24/2015 11:49 AM |
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