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Council approves packet of police grant applications including LIDARs, de‑escalation training and forensic DNA testing
Summary
The council authorized staff to submit seven FY2027 grant applications for police equipment, training and programs, including traffic LIDARs ($67,800), active‑attack breaching tools ($44,386.07), de‑escalation training ($63,675), forensic genetic genealogy DNA analysis (~$100,000), ballistic body armor ($54,445.95), a peace officer mental health app ($13,080), and victim assistance funding ($76,008.50 with 20% match).
Rachel Moran presented seven grant applications the police department will submit for FY2027 and asked for council approval to proceed with submissions. The grants included: active‑attack response equipment totaling $44,386.07 (no match); traffic LIDAR equipment for the traffic division totaling $67,800 (no match); de‑escalation train‑the‑trainer and classes totaling $63,675 (no match); forensic genetic genealogy DNA testing of evidence (approximately $100,000, no match); ballistic‑resistant body armor ($54,445.95, continuation); a peace officer mental health program (PureConnect app) for police and fire ($13,080, no match); and a General Victim Assistance Grant to fund a victim‑liaison position ($76,008.50 with a 20% match covered by fringe benefits).
Moran explained most grants share a common application window and start date (most begin Oct. 1) and answered council questions about timing, technology upgrades (traffic LIDARs with night vision) and continuation vs. new grants. Council voted to authorize submission of the grant applications; the motion carried unanimously.
