# Streaming LIVE: Aurora Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Meeting | 09-22-2026


**Body:** City of Aurora, IL 
**Date:** September 21, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Public Safety, Physical Infrastructure


The City of Aurora's Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee convened on September 22, 2026. A key procurement discussion involved the approval of a purchase order for 10 United Shield brand ballistic shields and accessories from MES Life Safety of Lombard, Illinois, not to exceed $66,000. This purchase is part of a multi-year plan to replace expiring ballistic shields in patrol squad cars, enhancing officer safety with rifle-rated shields. The funding for this acquisition comes from the city's SHAPE fund, a dedicated safety, health, and public enhancement fund sourced from home rule sales tax revenues. The committee unanimously approved the motion to authorize the purchasing director to proceed with the order. Additionally, public comments addressed concerns about the city's surveillance system and its effectiveness during a missing person search, though no direct procurement actions were taken on that issue during the meeting.

**Source:** City of Aurora, IL