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Committee approves Edward Byrne JAG grant application to buy high-risk response gear

Sheboygan City Licensing Hearings and Public Safety Committee · April 14, 2026

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Summary

Sheboygan’s Licensing and Public Safety Committee approved a resolution authorizing application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) and a memorandum of understanding with Sheboygan County; police said funds will buy specialized equipment for high-risk incidents and the city will split administration with the sheriff's department.

Chief Semple briefed the committee on the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, explaining the award is being applied for this year though it covers prior funding; under program rules the city must share the grant with another jurisdiction. The chief said past practice is to split administration with the sheriff’s department and to use the funds for specialized equipment purchases that the regular budget cannot accommodate.

Semple said the plan for this year is to buy gear to prepare for high-risk situations, including active-shooter response equipment. Committee members did not raise questions beyond a brief clarification and Alder Borst moved approval of the resolution authorizing application for the fiscal year solicitation and entry into a memorandum of understanding with Sheboygan County; Alder Perella seconded the motion and the committee approved by voice vote.

The committee approved the application and authorized staff to enter the memorandum of understanding with Sheboygan County; no additional funding amounts or timelines were specified during the discussion.