Bulletproof vests get paperwork revival: Help cops gear up easier
Published Date: 4/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Justice is bringing back the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program’s application process to help law enforcement get protective vests. They’re asking for public feedback on the paperwork and how to make it easier to fill out. Comments are open for 60 days until June 22, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Application Paperwork Time Burden
Applying for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership is required to get the funding and has a reported time burden. The notice lists an Estimated Time per Respondent of 4,273 (frequency: once) and a Total Estimated Annual Time Burden of 4,273 hours.
Vest Funding: 50% Federal Cost-Share
Jurisdictions and law enforcement agencies can apply for funds to buy protective vests. An applicant may request funds to help purchase one vest per officer per fiscal year, and federal payment covers up to 50 percent of each jurisdiction's local costs.
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