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Congressman Dan Kildee Secures $4.3 Million in Federal Funding for Mid-Michigan Law Enforcement Agencies

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Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) has secured $4.3 million in new federal funding to help mid-Michigan police departments reduce crime and improve public safety. As part of his Community Project Funding initiative, Kildee has allocated funds for the Michigan State Police, Genesee County Sheriff's Office, Bay County Sheriff's Office, City of Saginaw Police Department, City of Flint Police Department, Genesee Township Police Department, City of Linden Police Department, Mount Morris Township Police Department, and City of Fenton Police Department. This funding will enable these agencies to make critical equipment upgrades, improve police officer training, and meet the public safety needs of each community.

Key Takeaways:

  • Congressman Dan Kildee has secured $4.3 million in federal funding for mid-Michigan law enforcement agencies.
  • The funding will be allocated to the Michigan State Police, Genesee County Sheriff's Office, Bay County Sheriff's Office, and several local police departments.
  • The new funds will be used to make critical equipment upgrades, improve police officer training, and meet public safety needs.
  • The Community Project Funding initiative addresses crime and public safety concerns in mid-Michigan.
  • The funding announcement was made during a press conference with local law enforcement leaders.
  • Kildee has long worked to increase funding for mid-Michigan law enforcement and has introduced several bipartisan bills to support this effort.

Statistics:

  • $4.3 million in new federal funding was secured by Congressman Dan Kildee for mid-Michigan law enforcement agencies.
  • The funding will benefit 9 different law enforcement agencies in mid-Michigan.
  • The Michigan State Police will receive funding for equipment upgrades and training.
  • Bay County Sheriff's Office will use the funding to acquire equipment such as body cameras, a patrol vessel, and an airboat.

Sources:

  • "Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today highlighted new federal funding he secured to help mid-Michigan police departments reduce crime and improve public safety."
  • News release from the Office of Congressman Dan Kildee

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