FY26-27 Active Hearing Protection Program for Sheriff's Offices
Forecasted
The FY26-27 Active Hearing Protection Program from Florida FDLE equips Sheriff’s Offices with advanced devices to safeguard officers’ hearing while maintaining situational awareness.
Funder: Florida FDLE Office of Criminal Justice Grants
Due Dates: Closed (All devices claimed as of September 2026; not accepting new requests)
Funding Amounts: $4,000,000 total for FY26–27; no direct cash awards—equipment provided to eligible agencies.
Summary: Provides Florida Sheriff’s Offices with advanced hearing protection devices for sworn personnel to reduce noise exposure and preserve situational awareness.
Key Information: Program is closed for FY26–27; all available devices have been claimed.
Description
The FY26-27 Active Hearing Protection Program for Sheriff's Offices is a state-funded initiative administered by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Office of Criminal Justice Grants. The program aims to enhance officer safety and operational effectiveness by equipping sworn personnel in Florida Sheriff’s Offices with advanced hearing protection devices. Supported by a $4 million legislative appropriation, the program partners with Starkey Laboratories to provide SoundGear Shield devices, which reduce harmful noise exposure while maintaining situational awareness in the field. Devices are distributed directly to eligible agencies, not as monetary grants but as in-kind equipment.
