RI Congressional Delegation Announces $4.3 Million to Enhance Public Safety and Support Local Law Enforcement

New federal criminal justice funding is coming to Rhode Island police departments and the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety (DPS). In an effort to keep people safe and help law enforcement thwart crime, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner today announced $4,274,982 in federal funding to support local law enforcement.  The federal funds will be used for a variety of programs to keep people and communities safe, including: […]

“We must do everything we can to keep Rhode Islanders safe, and this means supporting local law enforcement,” said Rep. Seth Magaziner. “I’m proud to announce this much-needed federal funding, which will improve public safety, provide resources for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, expand substance use treatment and mental health programs, and equip officers with the tools they need to protect our communities.” […] Read Full Article