State Law Enforcement Departments to Receive Stimulus Dollars

Police Departments around the country are joyously welcoming additional revenue from the Obama administration’s stimulus package. Several states have received money for public projects, including, but not limited to:

• Schools
• Highways and Bridges
• Transit Operators
• Additional State and Community Needs

Virginia law enforcement officials have received $40 million. They said that they will spend the money by hiring new, diversified officers and updating their technology. Virginia has been experiencing one of its all-time lowest crime rates, and law enforcement officials expect that the extra money will allow them to keep up their momentum.

Maine will use $9.6 million to crack down on drug crimes. It also wants to hire new officers and utilize new technologies to better protect its communities.

For more information about these stimulus packages, which are going to local law enforcement departments, and their effects on your community, speak with a local lawyer today!