Alabama Governor Boosts Law Enforcement with Grants

0:00Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced grants to boost law enforcement across the state. The funds will help police and sheriff departments in five counties and 21 municipalities by essential gear like patrol vehicles, radios, tasers, protective armor, and drug detection tools. These awards come from the U.S. Department of Justice and are handled by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. Smaller agencies often struggle with tight budgets and outdated equipment and these grants aim to fix that. Officials say the money will modernize tools and improve daily operations for officers serving their communities. Governor Ivey praised the hard work of law enforcement, noting how the grants address critical needs to enhance public safety and protect officers on. The job. Attica Director Kenneth Boswell echoed that, saying they're proud to support well-equipped teams stay wide. In North Alabama, places like Boaz got $50,000 for new radios, while Cedar Bluff and others received funds for vehicles and computers.

1:01Central Alabama saw similar awards such as nearly $50,000 to Bibb County for tasers and weapons and grants to towns like Helena for narcotics analyzers. With these upgrades in place, local departments can respond better and safer as Attica continues backing law enforcement alongside programs for victims, economic growth, and community resources. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Birmingham News today, AI-powered local news.