Maloney Announces Nearly $25k Federal Investment in City of Poughkeepsie Police Department

Press Release

Building on his record of getting things done for Hudson Valley first responders, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney announced a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) federal investment of $24,835 for the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department. This federal investment will be used to enhance computer abilities in police vehicles through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG).

"Poughkeepsie is a thriving city and a great place to raise a family or start a business -- and it is one of my top priorities to make sure our streets and neighborhoods in Poughkeepsie are safe," said Rep. Maloney. "Our law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to protect our communities and they deserve the state-of-the-art technology they need to do their job safely and effectively."

"As the Mayor of the City of Poughkeepsie, I thank Congressmen Sean Patrick Maloney again for his steadfast and continued support in helping public safety in the City of Poughkeepsie," said Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison. " His ability to secure monies from the federal government has been critical to the enhancement of our computer capabilities in our police vehicles. The ability to have access to instant information for our police officers not only enhances the safety of the public, but most importantly their own safety as they protect our city."

Since joining Congress in 2013, Rep. Maloney has fought for significant investments to police and fire departments throughout the Hudson Valley. Funding for police has been used primarily to hire more police officers and fortify community policing efforts. A comprehensive list and breakdown of federal grant investments in Hudson Valley police and fire departments can be found here.

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) allows local government to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own state and local needs and conditions. Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice, including for any one or more of the following program areas: 1) law enforcement programs; 2) prosecution and court programs; 3) prevention and education programs; 4) corrections and community corrections programs; 5) drug treatment and enforcement programs; 6) planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; and 7) crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation). More information on the program can be found here.

Source