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Rep. Lofgren Announces $1.5M+ for Law Enforcement Transparency, Violence Prevention, & Counseling Services in Salinas & Watsonville

 

WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, November 14 U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren announced that the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs will distribute a total of $1,572,405 in federal funding for law enforcement transparency, and violence prevention and counseling services in Salinas and Watsonville.


 


“Effective public safety requires strong public trust, and communities need appropriate resources to both prevent and respond to incidents of violence. That’s why I’m pleased to announce federal funding for equipment that improves transparency and for organizations that support victims in the Salinas Valley,” said Rep. Lofgren. 


 


Rep. Lofgren announced the following grants:


    $972,405 to the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County to support the Luna y Sol Familia Center and Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance Center – both of which support children and families experiencing violence and offer community safety and prevention services.

    $600,000 to the Monterey County’s Sheriff’s Office to assist with the design and implementation of body-worn cameras.


 


This funding is part of the Office of Justice Programs, which provides federal funding and technical assistance to strengthen community safety, promote civil rights, and increase access to justice.


 


This DOJ funding was provided by the FY23 consolidated appropriations package that Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of. 

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