LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides relative to funding of bulletproof vests for peace officers. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE EX)
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 739.
Summary
The bill establishes the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement Bulletproof Vest Fund, administered by the state’s law‑enforcement commission, to provide financial assistance to local agencies with fifteen or fewer full‑time commissioned peace officers. Eligible agencies can receive money—sourced from legislative appropriations, grants, donations and federal funds—to purchase protective vests, with priority given to those lacking adequate equipment. The commission will set rules for applications, award criteria, and reporting.
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