Local Police Officers will be a little safer after the U.S. Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership has provided funds to departments across southern and eastern Iowa. Over $35,000 is being given to seven law enforcement agencies, including the Knoxville and Pella Police Departments. The funds will be used to purchase new bullet proof vests for officers. Pella Police Chief Robert Bokinsky says they expect to be able to purchase seven new vests..