Governor Perry allocates $2 million to local law enforcement

Gov. Rick Perry (photo) Allocates $2 Million to Local Law Enforcement

Gov. Rick Perry today allocated more than $2 million to 22 local law enforcement agencies to support local crime prevention initiatives and provide updated enforcement technology and communications equipment. These grants are awarded through the federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and are distributed by the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division. (CJD)

"Texas is tough on crime and remains dedicated to equipping our law enforcement with the resources necessary to protect our citizens and ensure the safety of our communities," said Gov. Perry.

The Byrne grants provide support to state and local governments for a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system. Each year, CJD awards more than $113 million in grants for a variety of juvenile justice, criminal justice and victim services programs.