Consent 8.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
County Sheriff
- Meeting Date:
- 10/20/2015
- Title:
- SWAT Tactical Protective Gear
- Submitted By:
- Mark Genz, County Sheriff
- Department:
- County Sheriff
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
1
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Mark Genz
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Commander
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
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Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve the 2015 Homeland Security Grant Program Award Subrecipient Agreement Number 150401-02 between the Arizona Department of Homeland Security and the Cochise County's Sheriff's Office for the purchase of 5 Ballistic Vests, 5 Ballistic Helmets and 1 Ballistic Shield for use by the Sheriff's Office SWAT members in the amount of 17,550 for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016.
Background:
The Sheriff's Office has requested funding through the Department of Homeland Security for necessary equipment for SWAT. They include entry ballistic vests which provide a high degree of security from gunfire as well as ballistic helmets that have the same protection for members' heads during missions. We have also been approved for a ballistic shield which protects members stacked in a line from gunfire. These vests and helmets have a shelf life and need to be replaced periodically. Getting them replaced through grants eliminates the need to replace them with general funds. This grant has been approved as to form by the County Attorney's Office.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Go through purchasing to acquire the granted equipment and when received issue it to members for their use.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
Vests and helmets that have run their recommended life will have to be replaced through the use of general funds.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Please return signed original to the Sheriff's Office so it can be sent to Homeland Security for final approval.