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, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The grant total is approximately $250,000 and will provide 153 sets of Level III/IIIA rifle-resistant body armor for deputies in the Law Enforcement and Special Operations Bureaus. There is no match 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.