Can a jurisdiction purchase a remote controlled robotic unit for use by its SWAT and Bomb Squad Unit?
A remote controlled robotic unit can be purchased with LLEBG funds provided that it is used for law enforcement purposes. • Our jurisdiction has rudiments of a video downlink system installed in our helicopters as well as our mobile command post. Our jurisdiction wants to expand that to add terminals in police facilities, the emergency operations center, and selected city management offices. This link would be used during critical incidents to send aerial shots to key managers. It is in use now and would continue to be used for hot pursuit situations. Can LLEBG funds be used for his system? ANSWER: For this activity to be permissible, it would have to answer the basic question – How will this system enhance public safety and reduce crime? You should submit a brief justification to BJA via the “correspondence” section of the LLEBG GMS. • Are renovations or new construction of a building allowed under the LLEBG Program? ANSWER: Renovations of facilities are permitted when specifically ap
