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Justice System Gets $3 Million Boost
Three grants totaling more than $3 million have been awarded to strengthen law enforcement and public safety in the Southern District of Mississippi, announced U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee.
The grants, part of the 2024 Office of Justice Programs Byrne Discretionary Community Project 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.
The University of Southern Mississippi received $3 million to implement a rural digital forensics initiative to address the digital forensics needs of rural communities, the provision of forensic services, and creation of social media educational tools to assist with line law enforcement officer training in digital forensic investigations.
The University of Mississippi Medical Center received $380,000 to enhance UMMC’s security infrastructure through comprehensive upgrades of its existing CCTV system.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College received $20,000 to fund training for new and existing law enforcement officers.
The grants will help improve law enforcement and public safety in the Southern District of Mississippi, and will also provide training and resources for law enforcement officials in the state.
Additional information about the Office of Justice Programs can be found at www.ojp.gov.
Todd W. Gee, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, praised the grants, saying they will make a significant difference in the state.
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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