The town of poca seeks to upgrade its equipment and training to further preparedness in the case of an active situation

The town is home to two elementary school, one middle school and one high school which are educational facilities for students inside of the poca's official town limits. The town of poca seek to obtain the following equipment: (4) level 3 ballistic vest (body armor); (4) ballistic shields; (4) ballistic helmets; (4) sets of additional gear, such as communication headsets and associated accessories for use; (4) ballistic vest accessories including medical kits/supplies and equipment holders which attach to the vests and hearing protection; (4) tasers as a non-lethal alternative to decrease the chance of using deadly force; professional training for all officers in active shooter response. The project goals are to train and equip the department to respond to active shooter/terror activities at the schools in our area of responsibility, or anywhere within our community, enhancing our ability to protect or children, community members and upgrade officer safety.