Officials say more than 25,000 connections have been made across investigative case files thanks to the new database
The funds are part of $8.4M in grants awarded to 269 school districts and police departments throughout the state
“Addiction may be a law enforcement problem, but there is no law enforcement solution for addiction"
The department will purchase bulletproof vests, body cameras and new laptops
In an era of evidence-based practices and smart policing, partnerships with academic institutions have bolstered police grant funding to support community safety
The $50K grant will go towards replacing the unit's outdated K-9 vehicle
The money will help police reduce gang activity and drug overdoses
The funds would be divided among the Louisiana Department of Justice, Louisiana State Police and others
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