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Stabenow,
Levin Announce Over $169,000 for the Kalamazoo Department of Public
Safety
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WASHINGTON
— U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Carl Levin (D-MI) announced
today that the U.S. Department of Justice is awarding $169,926 to the
City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety to enhance facilities used
to conduct rapid intervention, police, and fire training. The funding
comes as part of the Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grant Program.
“Providing the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety with the proper training equipment they need is a critical step in keeping they community safe,” said Stabenow. "I’m heartened to know that this funding will provide the Department of Public Safety with the vital resources and training they need to provide protection and enhance the safety for the residents and families of Kalamazoo.”
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