Gov. Perry 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.

 

The Byrne grants are awarded to:

 

Award Amount  Recipient                 Project Title

           

 

$395,778         Brazos County            Brazos County Special Investigations Unit

$204,226         Caldwell County         Chisholm Trail Special Crimes Unit

$44,776           City of Aubrey            Interoperability Communications

$32,757           City of Ballinger         In Car Mobile Digital Video Project

$33,000           City of Florence          Law Enforcement K-9 Vehicle

$47,405           City of Gatesville        Patrol Vehicle

$60,000           City of Hale Center    Law Enforcement Vehicles

$35,175           City of Idalou Officer Communication and Safety Equipment

$52,500           City of Palestine         Automated Fingerprint Identification System; Total

                                                            Station Collision and Crime Scene Recon

$32,000           City of Palmhurst        Patrol Vehicle Project

$223,583         City of Paris    Lamar County Felony Crimes Unit

$19,844           City of Robinson        Officer Safety and Case Management Equipment

$60,000           City of Stamford        Patrol Vehicles

$272,063         City of Sulphur SpringsSpecial Crimes Unit

$19,432           City of West University Place            Patrol Vehicle Project

$55,148           Clay County                 Car and Video Systems Project

$38,339           Hays County                 Interview Room Recording System Upgrade

                                                            Initiative

$144,055         Lampasas County       Major Crimes Assistance Unit

$137,254         San Patricio County    Coastal Bend Major Offender Unit

$60,500           Town of Flower Mound Mobile Data Communications

$63,467           Washington County    Patrol Vehicle Camera Systems

$43,500           Young County            Young County Sheriff's Office K-9 Patrol Unit