DPS; ballistic shield fund; appropriation

HB 2930 creates a state fund to help county sheriffs' departments and municipal police departments purchase ballistic shields that protect against high-powered firearms. Law enforcement agencies receiving funds must contribute a 50% match from their own resources. The bill appropriates $2 million from the state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026, with the funds continuously available to avoid expiration under standard appropriation rules. This directly affects local law enforcement agencies that employ certified peace officers in Arizona.