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Montpelier Police Receive New Bulletproof Vests, Grant to Cover Half

By The Blackford Ledger The Blackford Ledger

From the Montpelier Board of Works & Safety meeting on May 13, 2026

Montpelier's police department has received new bullet-resistant vests at a total cost of approximately $10,000. Chief Snider will apply for reimbursement through a bulletproof vest grant program that pays 50%, bringing the city's net cost to approximately $5,000.

Source: YouTube transcript — City of Montpelier - Board of Works & Safety Meeting - May 13, 2026

Some information may be inaccurate due to video audio quality.

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