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Court funds $9,600 for constable body armor; uniform allowance debate deferred
Summary
The court approved one‑time funding for body armor covering six constable office members and deferred broader uniform allowance policy decisions to a future date.
A constable (speaker 13) requested funding for body armor that had expired in his office. He asked the court to purchase six vests at $1,600 each, a total request of $9,600. The constable also discussed related equipment needs and a potential storage container but indicated he would back off the nonessential container request if the body‑armor funding were approved.
Commissioners moved to approve the body‑armor purchase; the motion was seconded and carried 5–0. Commissioners said decisions about routine uniform allowances would be considered later to avoid creating uneven expectations across offices. The court directed staff to record the approved equipment purchase in the FY2024–25 budget and to follow up with any other constable offices that have expired equipment.
