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Research has consistently shown that providing substance abuse treatment both during and after incarceration helps keep inmates drug free and out of the criminal justice system upon release.
An amendment would help states upgrade election infrastructure through grants has been added to the proposed 2020 Financial Services and General Government funding bill.
The BJA is awarding up to $25,000 in grants to local governments to support federal criminal justice programs and initiatives.
The funding will coordinate public safety and community response by providing victim services and holding offenders accountable to address the four VAWA crimes -- sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.
The 911 Grant Program provides funding to PSAPs to help with migration to IP-enabled emergency networks, adoption of NG911 services and applications, interconnection with emergency response organizations and training of public safety personnel in 911 services.
FEMA’s High Hazard Potential Dam grants provide assistance to non-federal dams in danger of failing and threatening human life and water infrastructure.
The competitive grant aims to improve police response to mental health emergencies by providing training to law enforcement and collaboration with organizations and agencies.
COAP grants look to facilitate relationships between local authorities to establish and enhance opioid-intervention programs, as well as to connect at-risk communities with resources.
Hundreds of agencies across the country will be applying for these grants – many more than the COPS Office is able to fund.
Police grants columnist Therese Matthews advises on applications for the BJA’s 2019 body-worn camera grants.