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Hartland board approves $165,277.37 in vouchers, including purchase of lightweight ballistic plates for officers
Summary
Trustees approved vouchers totaling $165,277.37. The police department plans to replace older squad‑issued body armor with lightweight rifle‑capable ballistic plates to be worn in outer carriers; staff said plates will also support rescue task force use and will be worn when issued.
The Village of Hartland board approved vouchers for payment totaling $165,277.37, including a line item for ballistic plates purchased for police officers.
Staff explained the department moved from issuing large, heavy squad carriers to thinner, lighter ballistic plates that can be worn in officers’ outer carrier vests and provide rifle‑capable protection. The items are being procured ahead of the 2027 replacement schedule to equip officers with plates they will wear routinely rather than store in squad vehicles. Staff also said some plates could be used by fire/EMS personnel in rescue‑task‑force scenarios.
Trustees asked whether existing carriers would be retained; staff said the village will continue to use current equipment where appropriate but expects the plates to replace the older heavy carriers when the 2027 budget would have required replacement. The vouchers were moved, seconded and approved without opposition.
