CAPITO, MANCHIN ANNOUNCE $2.7 MILLION TO KEEP WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITIES SAFE

Statement

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,726,085 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for programs across West Virginia to improve victims' services, improve forensic science capabilities, support taskforces aimed at preventing internet crimes against children and keeping neighborhoods safe.

"In order to keep our communities safe, it's important that we continue to invest in our law enouncement offices, state police departments, and local community partners. These awards will help keep West Virginia on the cutting edge of technology that help to improve processes like forensic lab capacity and prevent crimes like human trafficking," Senator Capito said.

"West Virginians deserve to feel safe and secure in their communities. These DOJ awards are welcome news for our state and will help a wide range of projects, from supporting human trafficking victims to improving forensic work. I look forward to seeing the positive impacts of this funding and will continue working with DOJ to protect our communities," Senator Manchin said.

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