Lawmakers announce $4.2M to assist law enforcement in Delaware

Posted 5/6/22

NEW CASTLE — Gov. John Carney, U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester announced more than $4.2 million in federal funding for various initiatives at the New …

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Lawmakers announce $4.2M to assist law enforcement in Delaware

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NEW CASTLE — Gov. John Carney, U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester announced more than $4.2 million in federal funding for various initiatives at the New Castle County Police Athletic League on Friday.

The funding for these initiatives comes as a part of the nearly $100 million that was secured by Delaware’s congressional delegation included in the 2022 Omnibus Appropriations bill.

“Building safer communities is on an all-hands-on-deck effort, but it’s critical that our police officers have the resources they need to protect and serve our local communities,” Sen. Carper said.

“Today, we’re announcing that we secured vital federal funds to help public safety, including $1.6 million to help equip every police officer in the First State with a body-worn camera, and also help improve trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. I’m proud to be here today with the entire Delaware delegation to deliver these critical investments will help build a safer First State.”

As part of the funding, $1.9 million was granted to the Delaware Criminal Justice Council for the expansion of the statewide Group Violence Intervention program, $1.6 million for the Delaware Statewide Body-Worn Camera Program to ensure body cameras for all police officers in the state, and $749,000 to the New Castle County Police Department for the Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Unit expansion.

“It’s never been more important to invest in making our communities stronger,” Rep. Blunt Rochester said.

“These three projects that Senator Carper, Senator Coons and I were able to secure federal funding for — the Statewide Group Violence Intervention Program Expansion, the Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Unit Expansion and the Body-Worn Camera Program — will not only diversify the way in which we address our community relations with law enforcement but will also provide resources to the individuals most at risk for violence. I look forward to continuing to work alongside the state and its partners to help expand these programs to create a safer, stronger Delaware.”

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