KY SB333

Transfers administration of the body armor grant program from Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to the Office of the Attorney General

Grants funded by proceeds from public auctions of confiscated firearms, with Kentucky State Police retaining 20% and transferring the remainder to the Attorney General's office

Eligible grant recipients include city, county, and sheriff's departments; university security departments; school districts with special law enforcement officers; and airport security departments

Grants may fund body armor for officers and service animals, firearms, ammunition, electronic control devices, and body-worn cameras, with body armor as first priority

Body armor replacement grants restricted to departments with armor in actual use for five years or longer; body-worn camera applicants must submit a use policy with their application