Smith County Gets Federal Grant
Posted/updated on: August 20, 2010 at 2:51 am
WASHINGTON– Smith County will receive a grant of $104,313 from the Department of Justice to help prevent crime based on local needs and conditions. The announcement was made by U.S. Senator John Cornyn, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The funding comes through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG).
“These funds will equip local law enforcement with the necessary resources to crack down on crime in the area,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Having the proper tools to fight crime is critical to keeping our communities safe, and I applaud the local leaders for working to secure this funding.”
The Smith County Sheriff’s office and the City of Tyler will use the funds to acquire various law enforcement equipment including new communications and training devices.
