The Troup County Sheriff’s Office received a Federal Grant enabling our Agency to purchase, much-needed, new bulletproof vests. The $40,000.00 Grant provides for a 50% match of reimbursement (waiver). After $19,532.50, drug forfeitures will pay for the rest. The new vests will be provided at no expense to the Troup County citizens.
The Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) was created by the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998. It is a unique U.S. Department of Justice initiative; and, was designed to provide a critical resource to state and local law enforcement agencies.
Since 1999, over 13,000 jurisdictions have participated in the BVP Program, with $277 million in federal funds committed to support the purchase of an estimated 800,000 vests. The Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) administers the BVP Program.
Since 1999, over 13,000 jurisdictions have participated in the BVP Program, with $277 million in federal funds committed to support the purchase of an estimated 800,000 vests. The Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) administers the BVP Program.
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