Police grant-funded ballistic shields
City of AberdeenMaryland- Detected
- Oct 19, 2026
- 10 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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From the meeting
The CID commander said the department is administering the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN) and Gun Violence Reduction Grant (GVRG). He noted that this year's grant research included identifying new ballistic shields for rapid deployment. The grant work is active and tied to equipment, overtime details, and monthly reporting.
- Meeting date
- October 19, 2026
- Agency
- City of Aberdeen
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