Justice Department Announces Over $334 Million in Grants for Law Enforcement Hiring and Public Safety Programs Across the Country

Funding to boost state, local, and tribal law enforcement, grant allocation includes recruitment of over 1,730 new officers, improvement of school safety measures, and advancement of nationwide community policing.

The US Justice Department has announced over $334 million in grants to enhance law enforcement hiring and public safety programs nationwide, with funding set to boost state, local, and tribal law enforcement.
The grant allocation will support the recruitment of over 1,730 new officers, enhancement of school safety measures, and advancement of community policing across the country.
The funding forms part of the Justice Department's comprehensive strategy for reducing violent crime, originally instituted by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in May 2021.
In addition to the recruitment of new officers, grants will also go towards training, technical assistance, and equipment for law enforcement agencies, schools, and other public establishments.
Several areas have already benefited from this funding, with specific programs for anti-drug measures, violence prevention, hiring programs, and mental health and wellness projects among law enforcement agencies and local communities.
The upcoming Violent Crime Reduction Summit, taking place in Indianapolis in December, will gather over 1,500 local and federal partners from across the country to share best practices and strategies for reducing violent crime.

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