Crime Spree: $58,620 COVID-19 Grant Theft Rocks Colorado
A stunning $58,620 COVID-19 grant was awarded to Mesa County by U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn, sparking outrage and concerns of corruption.
The grant was part of a $14 million allocation for local jurisdictions across the state of Colorado. Also benefiting from the allocation was the City of Grand Junction Police Department, which received $91,671 to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitize its vehicles.
Law enforcement officers are on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis, but the U.S. Attorney’s office is questioning whether the community is adequately prepared to face the challenges posed by the pandemic.
“Our law enforcement officers are used to being on the front lines of a crisis, but the coronavirus is like nothing they – or any of us – have faced before,” Dunn said. “The U.S. Attorney’s office wants to make sure that as officers are out there protecting and interacting with members of the community that they have the extra resources necessary to encounter these extraordinary circumstances.”
The grants are part of the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program, authorized by the recent stimulus legislation signed by President Trump. The funds are designated for a wide range of purposes such as overtime, PPE, hiring, meeting the medical needs of inmates, and travel expenses for the distribution of resources in COVID-19 impacted areas.
Other jurisdictions can find out if they are eligible and apply immediately by visiting the designated website. The U.S. Attorney’s office is awarding grants on a rolling basis and aiming to have funds available for drawdown as soon as possible after receiving applications.
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Key Facts
- State: Colorado
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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