The new additions are expected to make a difference in strengthening community relations
Federal funding for law enforcement in 2023 will focus on reducing violent crime, combatting drug trafficking and protecting democratic institutions
Officer Brandon Griffith founded "Griffith Blue Heart" to help police have the capability to administer lifesaving techniques before firefighters or EMTs arrive
The officers wanted a $100K grant to be used for raises, new equipment, vehicles and positions for increased backup
The funding enables the department to engage in social intervention via youth police academy programs and proactive patrols in "hot spots"
Mayor Eric Adams said his administration has already surpassed its 2025 goal for electrifying the fleet
The grant, awarded by the Department of Justice’s Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services, will go toward funding contracted social workers and training members within the unit
The agency will use part of the grant to purchase the CordicoShield app, which offers mental health-focused benefits to officers and their families
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