- A. Assistance funds may be used to purchase law enforcement or criminal justice-related equipment. These purchases may include, but are not limited to, the following items: portable radios, computer equipment, monitors, printers, scanners, electronic word processors, target systems (no targets), audio-visual equipment, television, VCR, telefax machines, training equipment and supplies, textbooks and manuals, surveillance equipment/cameras (grants for surveillance equipment will require a special condition), body armor (bullet-proof vests), and metal detectors. Video cameras, laptop computers, radio equipment (not radar), and cellular telephones are allowable for police automobiles.
- B. When funds are used for portable radios, computers, etc., POST will allow accessories to be purchased with grant funds when used in purchasing a whole package. Example: portable radio with microphone, battery pack and carrying case, etc. It is restricted to purchase a microphone without purchasing the whole package.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 15:1204 and R.S. 15:1207.
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, LR 32:2045 (November 2006).