Texas law enforcement agencies can apply for ALERRT training, bullet-resistant shields funding

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two grant funding programs were announced this week to help Texas law enforcement agencies send officers to active shooter training and to give agencies bullet-resistant shields.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that applications opened for the programs. These include $3 million for travel expenses to send law enforcement officers to ALERRT active shooter training and $50 million for bullet-resistant shields.
ALERRT, or Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training,