FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2007 |
Contact: Joy Fox
(401) 732-9400 |
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(Warwick, R.I.) Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today announced Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance funding for cities and towns in the Second Congressional District. The funding comes through the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. “This funding should help strengthen our local police forces and allow them to build a stronger presence in our neighborhoods,” said Langevin. “These grants give municipalities the discretion to make improvements beyond their standard expenditures and help build safer communities.” • Providence will receive $388,104 to conduct extended foot and bike patrols in high crime areas of the city and to pay overtime. Byrne Grants allow states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs and conditions. Grants can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support and information systems for criminal justice for any one or more of the following areas: 1) law enforcement programs; 2) prosecution and court programs; 3) prevention and education programs; 4) corrections and community corrections programs; 5) drug treatment programs and 6) planning, evaluation and technology improvement programs. -30- |
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