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Police ask council to fund ballistic shields and helmets; staff to pursue grant options
5776579 · September 11, 2025
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The police chief told council the department has two shields and would like additional ballistic shields and helmets; staff said grants and nonprofit avenues exist and will pursue them, but the current budget does not include new equipment purchases.
Lago Vista police representatives told the council the department would like additional ballistic shields and helmets to place on patrol vehicles and make them available each shift. Councilmembers and staff asked police to pursue grant sources; staff noted the current draft budget does not include the…
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