Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to apply for the Criminal Justice Division Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program.

The Sheriff's Office is seeking to apply for the Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant program through the Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division. The project dates are October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.  The grant total is approximately $46,500.00 and will provide 40 sets of Level III bullet-resistant body armor, divided between our SWAT and K-9 units 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 the Criminal Justice Division Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program through the Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division and approve appropriate County department personnel to complete documentation relevant to the implementation of the grant.