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Oct 14, 2024

City awarded funds for bullet proof vests | News | pressrepublican.com

PLATTSBURGH — The City of Plattsburgh has been awarded funding through the Fiscal Year 2024 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership program, administered by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau

PLATTSBURGH — The City of Plattsburgh has been awarded funding through the Fiscal Year 2024 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership program, administered by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance.

This award will provide crucial financial support for the purchase of National Institute of Justice compliant bulletproof vests for the city’s law enforcement officers, a news release said.

The BVP program is designed to assist local jurisdictions in equipping their law enforcement officers with lifesaving body armor. The awarded funds may be used for vests that meet NIJ standards and were ordered after April 1.

The City of Plattsburgh has until Aug. 31, 2026, to request reimbursement for the vests, which must be custom-fitted and manufactured in the United States.

“We have always utilized the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership program, to provide valuable protection to our officers and we will continue to utilize the grant opportunity in future years,” Plattsburgh City Police Department Lt. Joshua M. Pond, said.

Key Details of the Award

• The federal government will cover up to 50% of the cost of the vests, though jurisdictions can apply for hardship waivers to cover up to 100% of the cost.

• Body armor purchased under this program must meet the latest NIJ body armor standards and be uniquely fitted to each officer.

• The City of Plattsburgh has a written mandatory wear policy in place, as required by the program.

Jurisdictions receiving funding must also ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management and that their banking information is up to date in order to receive reimbursements.

Additional support is available through the BVP Helpdesk and the Bureau of Justice Assistance website.

The BVP program is part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s larger efforts to promote officer safety and resilience, which also includes the Officer Robert Wilson III Preventing Violence Against Law Enforcement Officers and Ensuring Officer Resilience and Survivability Initiative.

This initiative offers no-cost officer safety, wellness, and resilience training and resources for law enforcement nationwide.

“Here’s another example of the work our City of Plattsburgh Police Department does to keep their members safe as well as ensure grant funding and fiscal responsibility remains a critical component of how they do business,” City of Plattsburgh Mayor Christopher Rosenquest said.

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