Congresswoman Meng Secures Funding for Community Policing and Police Departments

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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, has applauded the Department of Justice's announcement of nearly $140 million in funding for law enforcement hirings aimed at advancing community policing. This grant will provide funding for police departments across the nation, with over $8 million specifically allocated to the New York City Police Department (NYPD). Congresswoman Meng was instrumental in securing this funding, and her efforts are crucial in helping to address crime and promote justice and racial equality in communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Department of Justice has announced nearly $140 million in funding for law enforcement hirings to advance community policing.
  • The grant will provide funding for police departments across the nation, with over $8 million allocated to the New York City Police Department (NYPD).
  • Congresswoman Meng helped secure funding for various programs aimed at community policing, including:

+ $716.9 million for Byrne Justice Assistance grants

+ $543.9 million for COPS program grants

+ $175 million for STOP school Violence Act grants

+ $150 million for community-based violence intervention and prevention initiatives

+ $110 million to strengthen the National Instant Criminal Background Check system

+ $25 million for a new public defender improvement program

+ $125 million in grants for the Second Chance Act

  • Congresswoman Meng also helped secure $300 million to bolster the National Night Out program, which aims to build relationships between community members and police departments.
  • The Congresswoman voted in favor of the House-passed George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which aims to address police brutality and racial injustice.

Statistics:

  • $140 million: The amount of funding announced by the Department of Justice for law enforcement hirings to advance community policing.
  • $8 million: The amount specifically allocated to the New York City Police Department (NYPD).
  • 716.9 million: The amount of funding secured by Congresswoman Meng for Byrne Justice Assistance grants.
  • 543.9 million: The amount of funding secured by Congresswoman Meng for COPS program grants.
  • 175 million: The amount of funding secured by Congresswoman Meng for STOP school Violence Act grants.
  • 150 million: The amount of funding secured by Congresswoman Meng for community-based violence intervention and prevention initiatives.
  • 110 million: The amount of funding secured by Congresswoman Meng to strengthen the National Instant Criminal Background Check system.
  • 25 million: The amount of funding secured by Congresswoman Meng for a new public defender improvement program.
  • 125 million: The amount of funding secured by Congresswoman Meng in grants for the Second Chance Act.
  • 300 million: The amount of funding secured by Congresswoman Meng to bolster the National Night Out program.

Sources:

  • U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), News Release, "Meng Applauds Department of Justice's Announcement of $140 Million for Law Enforcement Hirings to Advance Community Policing"
  • U.S. Department of Justice, "Department of Justice Announces $140 Million in Funding for Law Enforcement Hirings to Advance Community Policing"