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Commission approves purchase of rifle plates and new ballistic panels for county officers
Summary
The commission approved procurement of rifle plates ($34,001.64) and new ballistic panels and carriers ($65,007.75 bid) to outfit 45 officers; staff said $32,000 was previously allocated this fiscal year and the balance can be absorbed in the current line item.
Berkeley County law-enforcement leaders asked the commission to approve purchases of rifle plates and replacement ballistic panels and carriers to outfit patrol officers.
The request included rifle plates at a cost of $34,001.64 and a single bid from Angel Armor for new panels and vests at $65,007.75. The county earlier budgeted $32,000 for vests in this fiscal year; presenters said remaining costs can be absorbed in the department's line item. Commissioners asked how many officers the purchases would cover; staff confirmed the items would equip 45 officers and that ballistic panels generally have a five-year replacement cycle.
Commissioners moved, seconded and approved procurement of the rifle plates and the panels/carriers by voice vote.
