Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to apply for funding for ballistic helmets through the Criminal Justice Division Program grant with the Office of the Governor.

The Sheriff's Office is seeking to apply for the Criminal Justice Program grant through the Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division. The project dates are October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020.

Ballistic helmets are currently only available to a limited number of deputies serving on Special Operations teams. This project will provide the Sheriff's Office with eighty-five (85) ballistic helmets to be distributed to Patrol Deputies. The project total is approximately $46,070.00 and no match is required.

The Office of the Governor requires each applicant to submit a signed CEO/Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances Form as well as a resolution to be approved by the governing body, naming the authorized official with signatory authority. Staff recommends the following action: Approve the Sheriff's Office to apply for funding for ballistic helmets through the Criminal Justice Division Program grant and approve appropriate County department personnel to complete documentation relevant to the implementation of the grant.