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Sheriff says grant sought to buy ballistic vests; department keeps older vests as backups
Summary
Sheriff Russell Thornton told commissioners he applied for a grant to purchase ballistic vests that typically cost about $2,000 each; he said older vests are retained as backups and most have a five-year manufacturer warranty.
Sheriff Russell Thornton told the commission he had applied for a grant to acquire ballistic vests; he noted that "the vests normally cost $2,000.00." Thornton said older vests are kept "just in case" and that most vests carry a five-year manufacturer warranty.
Commissioners asked about disposal or replacement procedures for older vests; no motion or formal funding decision was made during the public update. The matter was presented as an informational update tied to the department's grant-seeking activity.
