Council accepts $14,570 Byrne JAG award; KPD to buy ballistic panels
September 15, 2026 | Kinston City, Lenoir County, North Carolina
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Police Chief Keith Goyette reported that the city had been awarded $14,570 through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (Byrne JAG) program, which the city will split evenly with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office ($7,285 each). Chief Goyette said Kinston’s share is planned for ballistic panels.
Chief Goyette noted vest-replacement practices, saying vests have a useful life of “approximately five years” and that SWAT-level vests cost roughly $4,000 each; the department budgets for about three per year and supplements replacement with grant funding where possible. Council approved acceptance of the grant unanimously and directed finance staff to prepare a budget project at the next meeting to move funds.
Chief Goyette noted vest-replacement practices, saying vests have a useful life of “approximately five years” and that SWAT-level vests cost roughly $4,000 each; the department budgets for about three per year and supplements replacement with grant funding where possible. Council approved acceptance of the grant unanimously and directed finance staff to prepare a budget project at the next meeting to move funds.
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