THE WEST SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT IS REQUESTING FUNDING TO REPLACE TWO VERY OLD AND OUTDATED BALLISTIC SHIELDS FOR OUR PATROL DIVISION AND OUR DETECTIVE/NARCOTICS DIVISION. THE NEW SHIELDS WOULD PROVIDE PROTECTION TO OUR OFFICERS FOR TACTICAL SITUATIONS INCLUDING HIGH RISK WARRANT ARRESTS OR ACTIVE SHOOTER SCENARIOS. WE ARE LOOKING TO PURCHASE TWO (2) PROTECH INTRUDER G2 BALLISTIC SHIELDS FOR AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $6050 EACH.