BRIDGEWATER — Chief Christopher D. Delmonte is pleased to share that the Bridgewater Police Department received $44,077.76 in grant funds through the Edward J. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
The grant funding, allocated by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants and Research (OGR), was awarded to law enforcement agencies statewide to address public safety priorities. The Bridgewater Police Department will use the funding to directly improve drug enforcement efforts.
“I am grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration, EOPSS Secretary Terrence Reidy and OGR Executive Director Kevin Stanton, as well as our local legislators, Sen. Walter Timilty and Rep. Angelo D’Emilia, for their support of our department and our community’s safety,” Chief Delmonte said.
Nearly $5 million in funds was awarded to 130 police departments across the state to address specific priority areas such as unlawful drug use, domestic violence, gun violence, missing person cases, and hate crimes. The grant also funded projects related to technology upgrades, investigative tools and protective gear, school safety and security, and efforts to advance racial equity and support underserved communities.
“This program invests federal funds to make Massachusetts communities safer and stronger,” said Gov. Maura Healey.
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