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Council approves purchase of 20 ballistic vests for Odessa police using donated funds
3771693 · June 11, 2025
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The council approved purchase of 20 ballistic vests for the Odessa Police Department at a budgeted cost of $54,002 to be paid from donated 'Busting for Badges' funds; the department said vests have a five‑year service life.
The Odessa City Council approved a request from the Odessa Police Department to purchase 20 ballistic vests at a budgeted cost of $54,002 using donated funds.
Chief Gerke presented the item and…
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