In December 2024, the Office of the Governor released several funding opportunities for public safety initiatives.  The Schertz Police Department would like to apply for funding for rifle-resistant body armor, allowing the officers to be outfitted with body armor that is able to stop rifle rounds.  Current issued soft-body armor does not stop rifle rounds.  Due to increasing threats, the Schertz Police Department wishes to outfit all officers with appropriate equipment to perform essential functions, remain safe, and confront active threats. 

The goal of this resolution is to receive the approval of City Council to submit the grant by the due date.  If the grant is awarded, another resolution will be submitted to City Council to accept and authorize the award. 

The community of Schertz would benefit from this grant by having officer appropriately outfitted with equipment and protective armor.  Officers outfitted with additional and stronger armor to stop rifle rounds can potentially reduce injury, reduce the chance of death, and reduce the chance of available resources being diverted to focus on officer rescue.  

The Schertz Police Department recommends approving this resolution.

The Schertz Police Department recommends approving this resolution.