$3.5 million in state aid to the Kenner Police Department
Kenner
Summary
SWAT is getting 20 new ballistic helmets now, and a $415,720 armored tactical response vehicle was introduced. The city also ratified emergency fire apparatus repairs and celebrates the new Duke Street fire station opening Monday.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
$40,000 for helmets approved now; $415,720 armored vehicle pending final passage.
Police SWAT officers and firefighters get safer, working equipment.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Oct 1, 2026
State treasury money covers body cameras and technology, plus a $3 million allocation for protective gear and badly needed police building repairs.
City Council (Regular) - Mar 20, 2026
SWAT is getting 20 new ballistic helmets now, and a $415,720 armored tactical response vehicle was introduced. The city also ratified emergency fire apparatus repairs and celebrates the new Duke Street fire station opening Monday.
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