$29,000 In Federal Crime Prevention Funding For Utica

Over $29,000 in federal crime prevention funding is headed to Utica.

The grant, announced by Senators Charles Shumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, will be used to purchase tactical equipment for the Utica Police Department and to support overtime patrols.

Some of the money will be used to increase the supervision of offenders sentenced to electronic monitoring instead of jail time.

“When it comes to protecting the residents of the City of Utica, we must be tough, smart and prepared,” said Senator Schumer. “This investment in new equipment for the city’s law enforcement officers will help keep our streets and neighborhoods safe. Making sure the brave men and women that serve in our police departments have the resources they need to continue their important work will always be a top priority of mine.”

The funds were awarded through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.