Police Grants News and Articles

• Policing smarter: Why it’s time to prepare for grant funding in tech-driven crime fighting

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  Federal and state funding is making advanced tools like ALPRs, drones and real time crime centers more accessible to agencies of all sizes

• N.J. agency launches drone-first response to boost speed and safety

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  New FAA‑certified pilot team deploys Skydio X10d drones — powered by grants and forfeiture funds — to reach incident scenes in 35–45 seconds

• Va. launches grant program to incentivize police purchases of American-made drones

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  The initiative provides $1 million in grants, capped at $25,000 per drone

• NYPD to install additional security cameras near Manhattan bodegas

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  The program, funded by $963,000 in federal funds, is intended to serve as a deterrent for crime as well as a crime-solving tool, Commissioner Jessica Tisch said

• Bill would add tariffs on Chinese drones, launch grants for American manufacturers

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  The Drones for First Responders Act aims to cut Chinese drone imports and expand funding for U.S.-made alternatives

• $25K NRA grant to support new training range for Conn. PD

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  New Milford, Conn., police will use a $25K NRA grant to replace a storm-damaged range house with an ADA-compliant facility, improving officer training.

• Tenn. PD secures $2.5M grant for body-worn cameras

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  Tennessee lawmakers awarded Oak Ridge Police $2.5 million from the Violent Crime Intervention Fund to equip officers with body-worn cameras and boost transparency

• Wash. governor approves $100M in public safety grants aiming to boost recruitment

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  House Bill 2015 sets up a $100M state grant program letting cities and counties hire officers, co-responders and fund training; applications open July 2025.

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