The funds are to be paid to local units of government for the purpose of reducing crime and improving public safety. In Kentucky this will allow different communities to make the choices and purchases that will best address their law enforcement needs. For example Lexington may decide they need to purchase communications equipment, add additional personnel or purchase in-car video equipment, while Frankfort may have needs for more radars or new computer systems. This important legislation continues the common sense partnership between federal and local government by providing maximum crime-fighting dollars directly to cities and counties with maximum flexibility. Washington doesn t know best when it comes to fighting crime.
Local communities do.
This legislation lets communities determine their own priorities and employ their own strategies when it comes to reducing crime.