Purchase $24,568 in tactical equipment for police high-risk entry team
$24,568.05
In Plain English
The police department's specialized unit that handles dangerous situations like armed suspects and drug raids needs new protective gear. The equipment comes from First Spear, a tactical gear manufacturer. If approved, the city spends $24,568 on items like body armor and helmets for officers who face the highest-risk situations.
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