Smith County DA Presents Check to Tyler Police Department

TYLER — Smith County District Attorney Matt Bingham Friday presented the Tyler Police Department a check for $22,242. The funds will be used to purchase 16 tasers, two pieces of tactical body armor, two tactical shields and crime scene lights.“We are very fortunate to have such a great working relationship with the Smith County District Attorney’s office,” said Tyler Police Chief Gary Swindle. “The cooperation between our organizations allows us to equip our officers with the most up-to-date law enforcement equipment and provide our community with the highest level of policing.”

“I am happy to present this check to the Tyler Police Department, to help them purchase the necessary equipment to keep their officer’s safe as they continue to do an outstanding job protecting us, Bingham said. This is money seized by the District Attorney’s Office from criminal offender’s, not taxpayer money. “It is very satisfying to seize money from criminals and turn it over law enforcement to be utilized in protecting them and our community, from those who commit crimes in Smith County,” Bingham said.