Congressman Thompson Announced $354,923 in U.S. Department of Justice Funds
Press Release
Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Justice has awarded $354,923 in funds to State of Mississippi Agencies and local governments.
Recipient
Amount/Program
Purpose
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
Contact: Emberly Holmes, Director
(601) 977-3756
$40,292 /
FY 2020 Solicited Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
A portion of funds will be used to purchase and install security cameras at the Mississippi State Penitentiary (MSP) Unit -29.
Mississippi Attorney General's Office
Contact: Emelia Nordan,
Director of Public Engagement
(601) 359-4205
$36,257 /
FY 2020 John R. Justice Grant Program
The John R. Justice (JRJ) Student Loan Repayment Grant Program provides loan
repayment assistance for local, state, and federal public defenders and local and state prosecutors who commit to extended employment in those roles.
Mississippi Department of Corrections
Contact: Thomas Taylor, Commissioner
(601) 359-5294
$250,000/
FY 2020 Implementing the PREA Standards, Protecting Inmates, and Safeguarding Communities
Funds will be used to improve security at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility (CMCF) and South Mississippi Correctional Institution (SMCI) by utilizing a video surveillance system to reduce the likelihood of sexual assaults, physical assaults, and even deaths within the
facility.
County of Panola
Contact: Cole Flint,
President, Board of Supervisors
(662) 563-6230
$16,079/
FY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation
Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice.
County of Leflore
Contact: Robert Collins,
President, Board of Supervisors
(662) 453-5141
$ 12,295/
FY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation
Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice.
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