City police to use $75,000 DHS grant for tactical equipment and training
September 28, 2026 | Schenectady City, Schenectady County, New York
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City police told the Finance and Public Safety Committee the department has been awarded $75,000 from the Department of Homeland Security for tactical team development, equipment and related training. Staff said this is the second consecutive year the city received the award and that the department
s commander completed eligibility requirements to secure the funds.
Committee members asked whether the funds would serve regional partners; staff said the $75,000 is restricted to city use. The committee moved, seconded and the chair declared the motion carried to accept the federal award.
Staff said equipment purchases and compliance activity would be the principal uses; the transcript records no roll-call tally for the vote.
s commander completed eligibility requirements to secure the funds.
Committee members asked whether the funds would serve regional partners; staff said the $75,000 is restricted to city use. The committee moved, seconded and the chair declared the motion carried to accept the federal award.
Staff said equipment purchases and compliance activity would be the principal uses; the transcript records no roll-call tally for the vote.
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