Schumer Announces Nassau County Set to Receive Over $127,000 in DOJ Grant; Investment Will Help Make Communities Safer

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Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced a $127,046 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the Department of Justice that will focus on making the communities in Nassau County safer. Specifically, the investment will help support police overtime and go towards the purchase of law enforcement equipment for the Nassau County Police Department. The goal of the project is to provide for a safer community through increased officer presence, reduction of gun violence and enhanced officer safety. Schumer applauds the Department of Justice in their selection of Nassau County for this JAG award, and the Department's mission to help local governments prevent and control crime in their regions.

"This is great news for the communities in Nassau County," said Schumer. "This investment will help make our streets and neighborhoods safer for children, families and seniors. When it comes to protecting our citizens we must be tough and smart, and these community partnerships and increased police presence will do just that."

County Executive Ed Mangano stated, "Crime is down 10% from four years ago thanks to a well-trained police force and our national intelligence-led policing model. I thank Senator Schumer for securing these dollars which will assist in our policing of Nassau."

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) allows states and units of local government, including tribes, to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own state and local needs and conditions. Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice. This can include any of the following purpose areas: law enforcement programs; prosecution and court programs; prevention and education programs; corrections and community corrections programs; drug treatment and enforcement programs; planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; and crime victim and witness programs.

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