Current through October 31, 2024
Section 33.102 - PreferencesBJA may give preferential consideration, at its discretion, to an application from a jurisdiction that-
(a) Has the greatest need for armor vests based on the percentage of law enforcement officers who do not have access to an armor vest;(b) Has, or will institute, a mandatory wear policy that requires on-duty law enforcement officers to wear armor vests whenever feasible; and(c) Has a violent crime rate at or above the national average as determined by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; or(d) Has not received a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant.