Rep. Jenkins Announces Public Safety Grants For Fayette Co. & Beckley

Press Release

U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that the city of Beckley and the Fayette County Sheriff's Department have each received grants from the U.S. Justice Department's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.

Beckley will receive $26,226 to purchase equipment for the Beckley Police Department. The Fayette County Sheriff's Department will receive $11,742 to purchase computers and send officers to traffic incident investigation training. The grant program is commonly referred to as Byrne JAG grants.

"Byrne JAG grants provide flexible funds for our local law enforcement agencies, targeting each department's specific needs. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I heard from our law enforcement officers about how important the Byrne JAG grants were to their operations, and so I worked to secure increased funding for these grants. I offer my congratulations to Beckley and the Fayette County Sheriff's Department and know these funds will be put to good use and will result in safer communities," Rep. Jenkins said.

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