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Bulletproof Vests
Sadly, even in our smaller towns and cities,
police officers are in danger of falling victim to gun
violence. I have seen firsthand the protection
bulletproof vests offer our men and women in law
enforcement and I believe that they deserve the best
protection available.
The "Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act,"
enacted into law in 1998, provides $25 million per
year for three years for bulletproof vests and
guarantees that at least half of the investment
goes to communities with fewer than 100,000
residents. As a cosponsor of the bill, I succeeded
in designating the City of Sheboygan as one of
only 33 communities selected nationwide for a
pilot program which will bring additional funding for
new bulletproof vests. The Department of Justice's
new online Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program
allows agencies to study different kinds of vests,
contact sellers and apply for federal funding
electronically, without time consuming paperwork.
In addition to Sheboygan, dozens of
communities across the state have received
funding under this program.
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