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28 CFR §33.102 — Preferences.

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BJA may give preferential consideration, at its discretion, to an application from a jurisdiction that—
  1. (a)Has the greatest need for armor vests based on the percentage of law enforcement officers who do not have access to an armor vest;
  2. (b)Has, or will institute, a mandatory wear policy that requires on-duty law enforcement officers to wear armor vests whenever feasible; and
  3. (c)Has a violent crime rate at or above the national average as determined by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; or
  4. (d)Has not received a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant.