Accept $77,500 federal grant for police safety equipment and introduce military equipment policy
In Plain English
The Richmond Police Department received a federal grant to buy safety equipment like body armor and communication devices. State law now requires cities to publicly approve policies before police can acquire or use military-style equipment. If approved, the city formally accepts the grant money and begins the process to create equipment rules.
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