23 Byrne Grant Police Equipment Purchase

The Casper Police Department intends to purchase replacement 28 mobile field force protective shields to replace unserviceable, outdated, and unsafe equipment for issue. Additionally, the department will purchase required batons and related equipment to respond to civil disturbances. The second part of the project will be to purchase use of force training aids to support including simulated (simunition) firearms and related support equipment. The Casper Police Department has been accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and has done extensive work to review and institute industry best practices related to advancing justice system reforms. A major component related to this process involves use of force training, including de-escalation, and reporting efforts.