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Council authorizes $31,600 purchase of tactical headsets paid from federal equitable‑sharing funds
Summary
Kettering approved a $31,599.50 purchase of tactical communication headsets for the Tactical Crime Suppression Unit, with staff saying the equipment will be paid from federal equitable‑sharing funds held by the city for TCSU use.
The Kettering City Council on July 22 authorized purchase of 25 tactical headsets and adapters for the city’s Tactical Crime Suppression Unit (TCSU) at a quoted price of $31,599.50, with the city manager directed to contract with Advantage Police Supply.
Staff told the council the funds to pay for the equipment are federal equitable‑sharing funds that the city holds as fiduciary for TCSU activities. A staff presenter said the funds are intended for the unit’s use and that the headsets will support the regional SWAT team. The chief was present and offered to answer questions; council members called the roll and approved the resolution.
The measure passed with no substantive debate in the public meeting. The city did not debate alternate uses of the equitable‑sharing funds at the meeting.
