# DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee Meeting, Tuesday 9/15/26

The DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee held a meeting on September 15, 2026, during which several procurement and contract-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a contract with Terry Albright for crisis counselor services involving a comfort dog, valued at up to $68,000 for the period from October 6, 2026, to October 5, 2027. The committee also approved a contract not to exceed $522,215 related to vehicle upfitting and maintenance for the Sheriff's Office, with discussions highlighting the complexity and specialized nature of the work and the need for flexibility due to varying vehicle types and quantities. Additionally, an amendment to a purchase order with Journal Technologies Inc. was approved, increasing the contract by $32,000 to a total of $306,024 for a case management system, with explanations about increased storage costs. The committee also approved a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation amounting to $163,529.25 for local agency safety programs. Several resolutions and corrections related to Sheriff's Office contracts were passed without opposition. Overall, the meeting focused on contract approvals, budget considerations, and grant acceptance relevant to judicial and public safety operations in DuPage County.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee Meeting, Tuesday 9/15/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o-77UY70Ek) - DuPage County, Illinois