SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Twenty-five law enforcement agencies and local governments in Georgia will receive federal grants, including some in the Coastal Empire.
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) said on Thursday that he will be delivering federal resources through the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP). His office said that these funds are to strengthen public safety, prevent violent crime and ensure the safety of Georgia families.
“I am pleased to help deliver these public safety upgrades and resources for our Georgia law enforcement agencies. I remain committed to public safety for every community in Georgia,” Ossoff said.
Three agencies in the Coastal Empire will receive funding: the city of Savannah, the city of Hinesville Police Department (HPD) and Glynn County.
The city of Savannah is set to receive $96,444 for gear and equipment for their Special Operations Units.
The HPD will receive $16,607.
Glynn County will receive $21,778 for Crimes Against Children Unit enhancement.
You can read the entire list here:
| Project Title | Recipient | City | Award Amount |
| Paulding County Sheriff's Office Body-Worn Cameras | PAULDING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS | DALLAS | $297,041.00 |
| Purchase of digital video/audio recording system for interviews. | CHEROKEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS | CANTON | $14,528.00 |
| Drug Testing Supplies for Domestic Violence Court | COUNTY OF WHITFIELD | DALTON | $25,527.00 |
| Crimes Against Children Unit Enhancement | GLYNN, COUNTY OF | BRUNSWICK | $21,778.00 |
| Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) Support | UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY | ATHENS | $60,165.00 |
| Spalding County Correctional Institute: Implementing Advanced Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Detection Equipment | COUNTY OF SPALDING | GRIFFIN | $36,690.00 |
| Drug Identification | AMERICUS, CITY OF | AMERICUS | $14,994.00 |
| To provide the necessary body armor to law enforcement as necessary for the commission of sworn duties | CITY OF VALDOSTA | VALDOSTA | $17,100.00 |
| 2024 Douglasville Police Motorcycle Replacement For Safe Roadways | CITY OF DOUGLASVILLE | DOUGLASVILLE | $18,167.00 |
| Douglas County LINK Program - Support services for at-risk youth to reduce recidivism and prevent further involvement with Juvenile Court. | DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS | DOUGLASVILLE | $18,085.00 |
| HCPD Public Safety Initiative | HENRY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ROADS & REVENUES | MCDONOUGH | $28,974.00 |
| This project will allow youth involved with Juvenile Court to have psychological evaluations to help the court provided the best outcomes for the youth. | COUNTY OF CARROLL | CARROLLTON | $13,051.00 |
| Gear and Equipment for our Special Operation's Units. | CITY OF SAVANNAH | SAVANNAH | $96,444.00 |
| Purchase A Fully Trained Drug, Tracking, And Apprehension Canine For The Department | CITY OF ROME | ROME | $21,368.00 |
| Enhance Forensic Evidence Procedures | COWETA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING | NEWNAN | $56,198.00 |
| CPD Scene Assessment Equipment & Training Equipment Implementation Project | CITY OF CARROLLTON | CARROLLTON | $11,081.00 |
| 2024 Forsyth County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Enhancement Project | COUNTY OF FORSYTH | CUMMING | $11,518.00 |
| 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program- Local Solicitation City of Hinesville Police Department | CITY OF HINESVILLE | HINESVILLE | $16,607.00 |
| FY24 JAG Grant - Waycross PD and Ware County SO | CITY OF WAYCROSS | WAYCROSS | $10,315.00 |
| Funding for operational assistance of Muscogee County Adult Felony Drug Court | COLUMBUS GEORGIA CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT | COLUMBUS | $53,407.00 |
| FY2024 JAG Funding to support the Tifton Police Department's law enforcement programs. | CITY OF TIFTON | TIFTON | $13,570.00 |
| Hall County JAG Security Program Through License Plate Recognition Cameras | HALL COUNTY GEORGIA | GAINESVILLE | $24,050.00 |
| Marietta PD Equipment Procurement Program 2024. | CITY OF MARIETTA | MARIETTA | $24,569.00 |
| Physical security and traffic safety protections for the Brookhaven Police Department | CITY OF BROOKHAVEN | BROOKHAVEN | $20,001.00 |
| Walker County Sheriff's Office Equipment and Technology | COUNTY OF WALKER | LA FAYETTE | $15,595.00 |