Federal Grant Program Funds Ballistic Vest Purchase for Saratoga Police
What happened
Saratoga officials approved the purchase of a ballistic vest for Officer Troy Skeens using a federal grant. The purchase, costing $1,891.47, was approved by the Saratoga Town Council. The grant, part of the United States Department of Justice’s Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program, will reimburse the town $704.70 for half of the equipment cost.
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Why it matters
The event demonstrates how local government procurement is supported by federal funding programs. The grant program is associated with Patrick Leahy and is overseen by the United States Department of Justice, providing financial assistance for public safety equipment.
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Who's involved
- Patrick LeahyAssociated with the grant program overseen by the United States Department of Justice.
- United States Department of JusticeOversees the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program.
- city councilApproved the purchase of the ballistic vest using the federal grant.
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The entities involved
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Patrick Leahy
American politician and lawyer (born 1940)
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United States Department of Justice
United States federal executive department