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Washington, D.C.- Congressman Dale E. Kildee (D-MI) announced today that two cities in Genesee County have been awarded $328,180 in federal grants under the Community Oriented Policing Services Program. The U.S. Department of Justice awarded these funds to the City of Flint and the Mt. Morris Police Department to help law enforcement agencies implement and enhance community-policing activities.
“The COPS program has drastically improved the safety and security of our schools and communities,” said Kildee. “These funds will enable our communities to continue to pursue new and improved crime prevention tactics that will help stem the tide of violence and crime that has plagued our area during recent years.”
Cities in Genesee County will receive three separate grants, including:
· $248,375 grant for City of Flint 911 Emergency Response System (Technology)
· $50,000 grant for City of Flint (Secure Our Schools)
· $29,805 grant for Mt. Morris Police Department (Technology)
The COPS Technology Program was specifically designed to enhance crime-fighting techniques by providing law enforcement agencies with the latest technology. State and local law enforcement agencies are now using technology to improve police effectiveness by streamlining communication between police, local government and area residents. Improving crime-fighting technology will allow law enforcement agencies to manage their resources and time more efficiently, which will ultimately help reduce costs and help solve more crimes.
The COPS Secure Our Schools Program was created to maintain school safety and to improve the security of every school. The Secure Our Schools Program gives grantees the opportunity to establish and enhance a variety of school safety equipment and programs to continue to enhance school safety efforts within their communities. SOS grants help cover the cost of security measures such as the placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting, and other deterrent measures; security assessments; security training for students and personnel; coordination with local law enforcement; and other measures that could significantly increase the school’s security. |
