Seattle – A dozen cities in Western Washington will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Justice for specific community safety needs identified by their local police departments, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas W. Brown. The grants from DOJ’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, are aimed at preventing crime and assisting criminal justice programs based on local needs identified by the jurisdiction.
“From innovative communication APPs, to de-escalation and implicit bias training and less lethal equipment, our cities have identified ways these grant funds will make our communities safer,” said U.S. Attorney Brown. “I congratulate them on successfully competing for this federal funding.”
Both Seattle and Tacoma are receiving large grants aimed at reducing violence. Seattle will receive $771,127 under the Byrne Grant program. Tacoma will receive $303,790 to enhance their community violence intervention program. Other grantees include:
Vancouver – $107,942 to fund a crime prevention, domestic violence task force.
Puyallup – $12,968 to purchase officer safety/less lethal equipment
Kitsap County – $42,903 for training and equipment
Olympia -$25,269 for de-escalation training
Marysville -$15,768 for “stop sticks” in police vehicles
Lynnwood- $11,868 for a community engagement APP
Lakewood -$42,903 for a crime scene mapping scanner
Everett -$41,370 for equipment
Bremerton -$18,035 for the community resource unit
Bellingham -$38,736 for training in implicit bias and community policing
Additionally, Washington State received $3,644,335 in Byrne grant funding. The monies will be funneled to state and local organizations supporting a variety of initiatives including anti-gang and drug task forces, crime prevention, and officer safety.
The Byrne Grants are named in honor of New York City Police Officer Edward R. Byrne, who was killed in the line of duty on February 26, 1988. Officer Byrne was just 22 years old.
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