3-206.1 - Ballistic Vest Reimbursement

To provide regulations and procedures for the use, standards, specifications regarding the ballistic vest reimbursement requirements and process.

Ballistic Vest Reimbursement

(see also, Minnesota State Statute 299A.38)

1. Only vests that either meet or exceed the requirements of standard 0101.03 of the National Institute of Justice or that meet or exceed the requirements of that standard, except wet armor conditioning, are eligible for reimbursement.

2. The State of Minnesota provides reimbursement for the purchase of an eligible ballistic vest every 5 years (plus 1 day) to Minnesota peace officers. The amount of reimbursement is adjusted yearly by the Commissioner of Public Safety.
3. The City of Minneapolis will match the amount reimbursed by the State.
4. The amount reimbursed by the State and City is determined based on the purchase date of the vest.

Reimbursement Process

1. The sworn member seeking ballistic vest reimbursement shall:

1. Keep documentation of his/her own ballistic vest purchases.
2. Complete the City of Minneapolis Employee Reimbursement Form and the Vest Reimbursement State Form. These forms are available on MPDnet.
3. Mail the State form to the State.
4. Forward the completed Employee Reimbursement Form to Police Administration. A copy of the itemized invoice/paid receipt for the ballistic vest purchase must be attached to the form.