For Release: Wednesday, September 20, 2000
Contact: Heather Lepeska, (202) 225-5661
CONGRESSMAN COSTELLO ANNOUNCES LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT FOR ST. CLAIR COUNTY
WASHINGTON- U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that St. Clair County will receive a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant of $16,748 from the Department of Justice.
"I am pleased that St. Clair County will receive these funds which support projects to reduce crime and improve public safety," said Costello, a former police officer.
The funds are awarded by the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance and are direct awards of at least $10,000. The grant will be awarded on September 21st, 2000.
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