Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Conyers Announces $96K Law Enforcement Grant for the Michigan Department of State Police




(DETROIT) – Today, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, within the Department of Justice, awarded a more than $96,000 law enforcement grant to the Michigan Department of State Police. Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) issued this statement in response:

“I am delighted that the Michigan Department of State Police has been awarded a grant of more than $96,000 through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program of the Department of Justice,” said Conyers.

“This vital funding will help the Michigan Department of State Police use data analysis to reduce crime and improve public safety. In addition, this grant money will be used to hire more staff and safety personnel.

“This past August the House of Representatives passed legislation, that I was an original cosponsor of, reauthorizing the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. I urge the Senate to take up the legislation and reauthorize this critical program that protects our local communities.”


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