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Body Armor Grant Program (Kentucky) is sponsored by Kentucky Office of the Attorney General's Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The Kentucky General Assembly created this program to help law enforcement and first responders purchase body armor, duty weapons, ammunition, electronic-control devices, and body-worn cameras. Applications for soft body armor take precedence.
A mandatory wear policy for body armor is required.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: The program purchases protective equipment for Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC)-certified peace officers. Agencies must submit an agency policy requiring the mandatory wear of body armor by its officers. Any armor purchased through this program will be assigned to the officer specifically named in the application and remain assigned to that officer for the duration of its life cycle (5 years). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Body Armor Grant Program (Kentucky) is funded by Kentucky Office of the Attorney General's Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kentucky. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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