Public safety drone grant pending
Town of West BranchMichigan- Detected
- Oct 19, 2026
- 15 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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From the meeting
The police chief reported that the department had received a grant and taken delivery of a rifle-rated ballistic shield, and that Walmart grant funds were also in hand for the Shop with a Cop program. He also said the department was still awaiting news on a $50,000 Search and Rescue Drone program grant. The open item is the drone grant, which could lead to equipment and training follow-on work if awarded.
- Meeting date
- October 19, 2026
- Agency
- Town of West Branch
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