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Council approves new exterior cover for police ballistic vest; plates to remain until expiration
Summary
The council approved buying a replacement exterior carrier/cover for the police chief’s ballistic vest now and to reuse interior plates until they reach a five-year expiration.
Council members discussed the condition and lifespan of ballistic-vest components for police officers. The discussion distinguished the exterior carrier (which is showing wear — Velcro failure and deteriorating shell) from ballistic plates inside the vest, which have a five-year expiration.
The police chief explained that the plates — not the shell — carry the expiration date; the plates remain serviceable for another year, while the exterior carrier is deteriorating. After considering options to replace only the exterior carrier now or to purchase an entirely new vest next year, the council approved purchasing the new exterior cover now and to retain the existing plates until they expire.
No specific price for the exterior cover was provided during the discussion; the council directed staff to proceed with the purchase of the exterior cover and to schedule full replacement when the plates reach their expiration.
