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Council approves purchase of rifle‑rated ballistic shields for police, not to exceed $59,309.74

City Council · April 28, 2026
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Summary

The City Council approved the purchase of 32 rifle‑rated ballistic shields for the Dickinson Police Department from Dana Safety Supply, through TIPS USA cooperative contract, in an amount not to exceed $59,309.74.

The Dickinson City Council unanimously approved a resolution April 28 to purchase 32 rifle‑rated ballistic shields for the Dickinson Police Department from Dana Safety Supply, Inc., through TIPS USA Cooperative Contract No. 240102, for an amount not to exceed $59,309.74.

Mark Townsend moved the purchase and Johnnie Simpson seconded. The council recorded a 7-0 vote in favor. The minutes list procurement method and contract number; the item did not record further discussion about storage, training, or deployment policy in the meeting minutes and will be implemented through the police department's procurement processes.