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WASHINGTON - Congressman Dale E. Kildee (D-MI) announced today that Flint Township, Genesee County, the City of Flint and Mt. Morris Township have been awarded a total of $155,856 in federal grants to support local law enforcement initiatives. The Office of Justice Programs, a division of the U.S. Department of Justice, awarded the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant to Genesee County area law enforcement authorities for crime prevention aimed at assisting law enforcement officers in the areas of highest need.
“The Byrne Grant Program has been an extremely effective tool to help state and local agencies control violent and drug-related crime, improve operations, and build coordination and cooperation between sectors of the criminal justice system in areas where they are most needed,” said Kildee. “These funds will be instrumental in providing additional law enforcement personnel to the Genesee County area.”
The Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program allows states, tribes, and local governments to support a local range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs and conditions. All funds awarded must be used for law enforcement purposes. Flint Township will serve as the fiscal agent for this grant program, and they, along with the City of Flint, Genesee County and Mt. Morris Township will all receive funds from this grant.
Flint plans to provide overtime, training, and equipment for officers to patrol high crime areas, engage in selective enforcement, and conduct community outreach. Flint Township will purchase in-car digital video recorders to obtain evidence and enhance officer safety. Mt. Morris Township and Genesee County plan to use funds for communications equipment to better connect officers and the communities they serve. |
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