anchor Description
This project provides for the purchase of 1,346 sets of duty ballistic body armor and 65 sets of body armor for the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team for the Montgomery County Department of Police. Body armor has a five year warranty and needs to be replaced after the warranty expires.
anchorEstimated Schedule
Planned purchase schedule: FY27: 180 regular units, 50 SWAT units; FY28: 260 regular units, 12 SWAT units; FY29: 206 regular units, 2 SWAT units; FY30: 510 regular units, 0 SWAT units; FY31: 190 regular units, 1 SWAT unit.
anchor Justification
Vests are required by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Expiring vests need to be replaced for safety and liability reasons.
anchorFiscal Note
This project provides appropriation authority for a purchase funded through the Master Lease program.
anchorCoordination
Montgomery County Department of Police, Department of Finance, Fraternal Order of Police