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Council approves application to Mason Moore Foundation for police 'go bags'
Summary
Libby’s council unanimously approved the police chief’s request to apply for a $5,000 Mason Moore Foundation donation to purchase emergency 'go bags' for officers; no city match is required.
The Libby City Council unanimously approved a motion to allow the police department to apply for a $5,000 donation from the Mason Moore Foundation to purchase emergency response 'go bags' for officers.
Chief Erkenbroch described the equipment as emergency medical and tactical supplies kept ready for high‑stress events such as active‑shooter incidents. He said Libby has responded to six school alerts this year; while those incidents were false alarms, the department treats each call as though it is real and wants gear that officers can grab quickly.
"One of these kits... puts emergency medical supplies at hand so you can grab that," the chief said, arguing the donation would improve officer safety and response. The council discussed the proposal briefly and unanimously approved a motion to apply; the grant requires no matching funds.
Why it matters: The equipment is intended to improve officer safety and immediate medical response; the council authorized applying for the donation and directed staff to proceed.
