Ballistic vests for police
Summary
The city matched an $8,645 federal grant to replace expiring ballistic vests for police officers.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
$8,645 city match to an $8,645 federal grant, totaling $17,290 for officer vests.
Panama City police officers and, by extension, the public they protect.
Officers recruited at uncompetitive pay; potentially civilians under cuts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Public Workshop - Jun 29, 2026
Police proposed cutting $835,000 without losing officers, mostly through civilian cuts and funding personnel at ~96% — which several commissioners resisted as risky. The department ranks near the bottom of local starting salaries, and its building is 51 years old.
City Commission Meetings - Jun 9, 2026
The city matched an $8,645 federal grant to replace expiring ballistic vests for police officers.
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