WASHINGTON, D.C.  -  Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated local law enforcement officials in Opelika and Auburn today for receiving matching federal funds to help purchase new bullet-resistant vests.

The grants, which are administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) at the U.S. Department of Justice, will help pay for 41 new vests between the two local agencies. 

"Our local law enforcement officials deserve the best possible equipment to help protect the citizens of Lee County,” Rogers said. “These brave men and women put their lives on the line every day to help keep us safe, and I am pleased the Federal government is continuing to make these types of local investments.”

Rogers said the City of Opelika should receive $4,150 in funding to help purchase 20 new vests, and the City of Auburn should receive $3,937.50 to help purchase 21 new vests.

Rogers said the grants, which are applied for by local law enforcement agencies, were awarded through the Fiscal Year 2006 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program, and are intended to help support efforts to increase the safety of local law enforcement.

Rogers serves on the Homeland Security Committee in Congress, and is Chairman of the subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.

 

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