Contra Costa Sheriff Gets Authorization for $1.2 Million Homeland Security Preparedness Grant

CALIFORNIA — October 27, 2026. Contra Costa County’s Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2026-389 on October 20, authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner to apply for and accept an initial $1.2 million federal Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) award.

What the official records say

The funding would cover eligible regional homeland-security preparedness projects from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029. The City and County of San Francisco serves as the Bay Area UASI fiscal agent. The county staff report says the $1.2 million award is entirely federal funding with no required county match, and the program may cover specialized planning, equipment, training and exercises.

What has not been confirmed

The passed resolution authorizes acceptance and program activities. It does not identify a completed equipment purchase, new sheriff deputy or imminent emergency. This October 27 article reports the October 20 decision, not a second grant announced today.

Primary source: Contra Costa County Resolution 2026-389, marked Passed.

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