Gov Grants News and Articles

• Ga. college awards police department $900K in grants for public safety technology

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  The grant, part of the SCAD SERVE Community Fund, will be used for public safety technology upgrades for the Savannah Police Department

• Jail-based opioid treatment program launches in Mich. county with grant funding

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  A $250K grant and opioid settlement funds are supporting the Genesee County Jail program, which aims to reduce withdrawal risks and improve long-term recovery

• N.Y. foundation awards $40K in paramedic scholarships to community college students

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  The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley continues its support for EMS, granting scholarships to aspiring medics while honoring the legacy of EMS pioneer John T. Sloper

• Calif. county leaders compromise on two dispatch systems

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  Stanislaus Regional 911 is exploring how to use a CentralSquare CAD system for dispatching Modesto police and fire while letting the Sheriff's Office use an Oracle system

• Federal judge restores teacher training grants in 8 states

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  Decision restores Department of Education grant funding for teacher preparation, a tool to 'address the serious teacher shortage crisis'

• Sacramento PD uses grant funds to ramp up traffic safety enforcement

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  The $400,000 grant will be used for speeding enforcement, adding DUI checkpoints and targeting distracted drivers

• $5K grant helps Kan. FD with firefighter health and fit testing

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  The Russell Fire Department can make sure all of its firefighters have properly fitting facepieces

• Senators push for $250M in grants to fund training, retention bonuses for small police departments

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  If passed, the bipartisan Invest to Protect Act would be available to PDs with 175 or fewer officers and would help cover training, mental health support and recruitment efforts

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