The Oklahoma City Council has awarded contracts to two Florida suppliers for 135 patrol rifles, along with accessories including cases and 30-round magazines, for the Police Department.

Chief Bill Citty decided to acquire additional rifles this summer after deadly assaults on police officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge, La.

With the acquisition of the new Rock River .223 rifles, similar to an AR-15 military-style rifle, the department will have about 425 rifles available for use by officers and supervisors.

Contracts worth about $188,400 went to Lawmen's & Shooter's Supply and SRT Supply.