The Henry County Police Department is seeking financial assistance in furnishing officers with protective gear. The department requested approval to apply for a Bureau of Justice Assistance Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest partnership, and that approval was given by the Henry County Board of Commissioners at its June 2 regular meeting.
This grant would pay for 50 percent of the purchase of body armor for sworn officers. To qualify for the funding, the department is required to have a “mandatory wear” policy in effect regarding body armor, and that it be tailored to fit properly on male and female officers. Information: henrycounty-ga.com.
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