The harris county sheriffs office will utilize this funding to purchase bulletproof windshields for patrol cars to enhance the safety and protection of law enforcement officers

The Harris County Sheriff's Office was awarded a $1,485,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753) to purchase bulletproof windshields for patrol cars. This funding aims to enhance the safety and protection of law enforcement officers by providing critical protection against firearms, reducing the risk of injury or death, and enabling officers to perform their duties more effectively. The grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026. The Congressionally Recommended Awards program supports a range of criminal justice system improvements, juvenile delinquency prevention, and victim services projects across the United States.

With the increasing threats and dangers officers face in the line of duty, bulletproof windshields will provide critical protection against firearms, reduce the risk of injury or death, and ensure officers can perform their duties more effectively.