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Ellis County approves purchase of 16 body armor vests for detention officers, 3–0 vote

3408837 · May 20, 2025
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The Ellis County commission approved a capital purchase of 16 Safariland armor vests for jail staff for $15,535.68. The motion passed on a voice vote, recorded as 3–0 in favor.

Ellis County commissioners voted to approve the purchase of 16 Safariland ballistic vests and accessories for detention staff, a purchase the sheriff said is budgeted in this year’s capital plan.

Scott Brown, Ellis County sheriff, told commissioners the vests are…

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