A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply and submit, to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 3952707 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "Project Safe Neighborhoods FY2027," to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $33,000.00, no cash match is required. Grant period will be from October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027.

The City of El Paso Police Department is seeking to submit a grant application for "Project Safe Neighborhoods FY2027" to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas. The grant requests $33,000.00 with no cash match required. The grant period will be from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. The funds will be used to maintain 11 Gunshot Detection sensors and tracking services for the Gang Unit, and to purchase 9 level 3 mini ballistic shields for the Gang Unit to enhance protection during high-risk critical incident encounters. This initiative aligns with the city's strategic goal to set the standard for a safe and secure city by increasing public safety operational efficiency.

This grant will enhance public safety by funding gunshot detection technology to improve law enforcement response times and providing ballistic shields for the Gang Unit to increase officer safety during critical incidents.

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