Bills aimed at keeping police officers safe goes before lawmakers

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Monday at the State Capitol the Senate Criminal Justice Committee will look at two bills aimed at protecting police officers across the state.
Senate Bill 12 would help departments pay for new bullet proof vests; something that became a priority after the shootings in Dallas last summer. This bill would provide grants for special bullet proof vests called rifle plated vests. These aren’t the vests officers wear under their uniform, instead these weigh about 20 pounds