Washington Associations of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs 4/23/2025

Ballistic-resistant and stab-resistant body armor purchased with award funds may be purchased at any threat level, make or model, from any distributor or manufacturer, as long as the body armor has been tested and found to comply with applicable National Institute of Justice ballistic or stab standards, and is listed on the NIJ Compliant Body Armor Model List. In addition, ballistic-resistant and stab-resistant body armor purchased must be made in the United States and must be uniquely fitted, as set forth in 34 U.S.C. 10202(c)(1)(A). The latest NIJ standard information and the NIJ Compliant Body Armor List may be found by following the links located on the NIJ Body Armor page: https://nij.ojp.gov/ topics/equipment-and-technology/body-armor. In addition, if recipient uses funds under this award to purchase body armor, the recipient is strongly encouraged to have a "mandatory wear" policy in effect. There are no requirements regarding the nature of the policy other than it be a mandatory wear policy for all uniformed officers while on duty. Condition 42 In accepting this award, the recipient agrees that grant funds cannot be used for Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) unless the recipient has policies and procedures in place to ensure that the FRT will be utilized in an appropriate and responsible manner that promotes public safety, and protects privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties and complies with all applicable provisions of the U.S. Constitution, including the Fourth Amendment’s protection against unreasonable searches and seizures and the First Amendment’s freedom of association and speech, as well as other laws and regulations. Recipients utilizing funds for FRT must make such policies and procedures available to DOJ upon request. Condition 43 The grantee agrees to secure and maintain on file signed statements by each member of the selection committee appointed by the United States Attorney or the PSN Task Force indicating that in making recommendations or decisions regarding contracts or subgrants paid for by this grant, the member had no conflict of interest. Such statements must include all of the language included in the PSN Conflict of Interest Certification, however, the grantee may use a different format or may add other related certifications of their own. Condition 44 Justification of consultant rate Approval of this award does not indicate approval of any consultant rate in excess of $650 per day. A detailed justification must be submitted to and approved by the OJP program office prior to obligation or expenditure of such funds. Condition 45 The recipient agrees to ensure that 30 percent of PSN funding is used to support gang task forces in the United States regions experiencing a significant or increased presence of criminal or transnational organizations engaging in high levels of violent crime, firearms offenses, human trafficking, and drug trafficking. Condition 46 The recipient agrees to submit to DOJ for review and approval, any proposal or plan for Project Safe Neighborhoods media-related outreach. DOJ approval must be received prior to any obligation or expenditure of grant funds related to the development of media-related outreach projects. Condition 47 The recipient agrees to coordinate the project with the U.S. Attorney and Project Safe Neighborhoods Task Force for the district covered by the award. The recipient also is encouraged to coordinate with other community justice initiatives, and other ongoing, local gun prosecution and law enforcement strategies. Condition 48 PSN Fiscal Agent Definition References in this award document to "recipient" and "fiscal agent" both refer equally to the entity or organization receiving this award directly. Condition 49 The recipient understands and agrees that no more than 10 percent of the total amount of this award may be used by Page: 20 of 23