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Aurora Police Purchase New Equipment With Rising Sun Regional Foundation Grant

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 2:55 PM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

The funding was used to outfit all officers with multiple new items.

Photo by Aurora Police.

(Aurora, Ind.) – Aurora Police are extending a thank you to the Rising Sun Regional Foundation for a generous grant used toward the purchase of new equipment.

As a result of the grant, Aurora Police were able to outfit all police officers with a ballistic shield, body armor plates, and hearing protection.

An additional taser and cartridges were also purchased.

According to the Aurora Police Department, the new items will play a crucial role in day-to-day calls and will aid in keeping officers better prepared to serve the community.

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