The Columbia Police Department has been approved for the Body Armor Grant Program, sponsored by the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General.
Through this program, the department will receive six ballistic helmets and six ballistic hard armor vests, with the full cost covered by the grant.
On August 7, 2025, KYAG Grant Representative Zach Ball, with Galls Inc., traveled to Columbia, Kentucky, to properly fit and size six Columbia Police Department officers for the new protective equipment.
Chief of Police Evan Burton expressed his gratitude to Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman for providing this important opportunity to help enhance the safety and protection of Columbia’s law enforcement officers.
