Floyd County endorses grant application for sheriff’s ballistic shield and helmets

Sep 22, 2026

The board endorsed the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office application for a Floyd County Community Foundation grant to buy a ballistic shield and helmets, a project estimated at about $32,000 with up to $15,000 sought in grant funds; the endorsement passed 3-0.

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The Floyd County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 22 endorsed a grant application from the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office to the Floyd County Community Foundation to help buy a ballistic shield and helmets. Deputy Travis Bartz told the board the project’s cost is approximately $32,000 and that the foundation grant could provide about $15,000 toward the purchase. The board voted to endorse the application 3-0 on a motion by Supervisor Boyd Campbell, seconded by Supervisor Frank Rottinghaus.

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