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

The Sheriff's Office is seeking approval to apply for the Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program through the Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division. The project dates are October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. The grant total is approximately $83,200.00 and will provide 12 Level III bullet-resistant shields. Because the focus of the grant is to provide shields to those who may respond to school safety emergencies, eight will be assigned to Patrol Supervisors and four to the SWAT team. The shields may also be used in response to an active shooter event. There is no required match.

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 Bullet-Resistant Shield 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.