This is one of the best things the government can do with federal funds give it back to local officials to help local people.
Crime is a real-life problem and one of our top priorities.
This program puts police officers on the street and helps our communities fight crime. The funds were made available under the Justice Department s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services program. The grants will cover up to 75 percent of the cost of the salary and benefits for each new officer for up to three years. The grants have put more than 85 additional officers on the street and allowed police departments to purchase a wide variety of crime-fighting equipment.