Sen. Ossoff delivers Federal resources for GA public safety | Local News

US Senator Ossoff will deliver Federal resources through the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) with the goal of strengthening public safety, preventing violent crime, and keeping Georgia families safe. 

“I am pleased to help deliver these public safety upgrades and resources for our Georgia law enforcement agencies. I remain committed to public safety for every community in Georgia,” Sen. Ossoff said.

Ossoff will deliver Federal grants to counties in Georgia, including Walker and Whitfield Counties. Whitfield County will receive $25,527 for drug testing supplies for Domestic Violence Court. Walker County is set to receive $15,595 for the Walker County Sheriff’s Office for equipment and technology.

Other projects promised Federal funding include:

• Project Title: Paulding County Sheriff’s Office Body-Worn Cameras
  • Recipient: Paulding County Board of Commissioners, Dallas
  • Award Amount: $297,041.00
• Project Title: Purchase of digital video/audio recording system for interviews.
  • Recipient: Cherokee County Board of Commissioners, Canton
  • Award Amount: $14,528.00
• Project Title: Drug Testing Supplies for Domestic Violence Court
  • Recipient: County of Whitfield, Dalton
  • Award Amount: $25,527.00
• Project Title: Crimes Against Children Unit Enhancement
  • Recipient: County of Glynn, Brunswick
  • Award Amount: $21,778.00
• Project Title: Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) Support
  • Recipient: Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Athens
  • Award Amount: $60,165.00
• Project Title: Spalding County Correctional Institute: Implementing Advanced Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Detection Equipment
  • Recipient: County of Spalding, Griffin
  • Award Amount: $36,690.00
• Project Title: Drug Identification
  • Recipient: City of Americus 
  • Award Amount: $14,994.00
• Project: To provide the necessary body armor to law enforcement as necessary for the commission of sworn duties
  • Recipient: City of Valdosta
  • Award Amount: $17,100.00
• Project Title: 2024 Douglasville Police Motorcycle Replacement For Safe Roadways
  • Recipient: City of Douglasville
  • Award Amount: $18,167.00
• Project: Douglas County LINK Program – Support services for at-risk youth to reduce recidivism and prevent further involvement with Juvenile Court.
  • Recipient: Douglas County Board of Comissioners
  • Award Amount: $18,085.00
• Project Title: HCPD Public Safety Initiative
  • Recipients: Henry County Commissioners of Roads & Revenues, McDonough
  • Award Amount: $28,974.00
• Project: This project will allow youth involved with Juvenile Court to have psychological evaluations to help the court provided the best outcomes for the youth.
  • Recipient: County of Carroll, Carrollton
  • Award Amount: $13,051.00
• Project Title: Gear and Equipment for Special Operation’s Units
  • Recipient: City of Savannah
  • Award Amount: $96,444.00
• Project Title: Purchase A Fully Trained Drug, Tracking, And Apprehension Canine For The Department
  • Recipient: City of Rome
  • Award Amount: $21,368.00
• Project Title: Enhance Forensic Evidence Procedures
  • Recipient: Coweta County Administration Building, Newnan
  • Award Amount: $56,198.00
• Project Title: CPD Scene Assessment Equipment & Training Equipment Implementation Project
  • Recipient: City of Carrollton
  • Award Amount: $11,081.00
• Project Title: 2024 Forsyth County Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Enhancement Project
  • Recipient: County of Forsyth, Cumming
  • Award Amount: $11,518.00
• Project Title: 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program- Local Solicitation City of Hinesville Police Department
  • Recipient: City of Hinesville
  • Award Amount: $16,607.00
• Project Title: FY24 JAG Grant – Waycross PD and Ware County SO
  • Recipient: City of Waycross
  • Award Amount: $10,315.00
• Project Title: Funding for operational assistance of Muscogee County Adult Felony Drug Court
  • Recipient: Columbus, Georgia Consolidated Government
  • Award Amount: $53,407.00
• Project Title: FY2024 JAG Funding to support the Tifton Police Department’s law enforcement programs.
  • Recipient: City of Tifton
  • Award Amount: $13,570.00
• Project Title: Hall County JAG Security Program Through License Plate Recognition Cameras
  • Recipient: Hall County Georgia 
  • Award Amount: $24,050.00
• Project Title: Marietta PD Equipment Procurement Program 2024
  • Recipient: City of Marietta
  • Award Amount: $24,569.00
• Project Title: Physical security and traffic safety protections for the Brookhaven Police Department
  • Recipient: City of Brookhaven
  • Award Amount: $20,001.00
• Project Title: Walker County Sheriff’s Office Equipment and Technology
  • Recipient: County of Walker, LaFayette
  • Award Amount: $15,595.00