August 30: Congresswoman Kaptur Announces Federal Award for Toledo Police, Lucas County Sheriff’s Office

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur today announced that the Toledo Police Department and the Lucas County Sheriff's office have received a federal award of $423,859 from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.

Byrne grants are used by states and local government to support a broad range of crime-control activities based on local news and conditions. Grants funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support and information systems for criminal justice.

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will coordinate all programmatic activities involving the grant.

Click here to read about the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.