FRANKFORT, Ky. (WMDJ) – Attorney General Russell Coleman has launched a $15 million grant program to equip local law enforcement agencies with much-needed body armor and other gear.

Earlier this year, the General Assembly created the Body Armor Grant Program and provided funding for two years. These grants will support law enforcement and first responders in purchasing body armor, duty weapons, ammunition, electronic control devices and body-worn cameras.

Approximately 20% of Kentucky law enforcement officers have either expired body armor or none. Many of these professionals are left to purchase their own equipment.