Crime & Safety

Roswell Spends $84,000 On 'Active Shooter' Gear

The City Council voted to purchase 147 kits to be distributed to law enforcement officers.

ROSWELL, GA -- More than 100 law enforcement officers in the city of Roswell will soon have additional protection in a time of crisis.

The Roswell City Council at its Monday, July 25 meeting approved the purchase of 147 police active shooter kits from Dana Safety Supply for $84,269.22.

According to city staff, the kits are a "critical lifesaving equipment for active shooter situation." The Roswell Police Department received three quotes for the gear, and Dana Safety submitted the lowest quote for $573.26 per unit.

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The city purchase 147 kits, each of which includes a ballistic helmet, vest, two steel rifle plates and a carry bag.

The equipment will be distributed to Roswell police Municipal Court, Park Police and Probation officers.

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