CONNECTICUT TO RECEIVE ALMOST $20.6 MIL IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANT FUNDS

Washington, DC - Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) is pleased to report that the White House announced today that Connecticut will receive $20,593,268 in grant funds for criminal justice programs throughout the state.  $12,479,843 of that money will go to the state. The rest will go directly to the local towns and cities. (See below for a breakdown of the direct funds towns within Connecticut's first district will receive.)

The money is being distributed through the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.  This program supports initiatives to prevent and control crime and improve the criminal justice system.  JAG funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice for any one or more of the following purpose areas: law enforcement programs; prosecution and court programs; prevention and education programs; corrections and community corrections programs; drug treatment programs; and planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.

Congressman Larson said, "Our police officers and criminal justice system make up the backbone of our communities.  In these tough economic times I know funds are stretched thin, shifts are cut and the job of fighting crime on our streets becomes more difficult.  I am glad that a portion of the money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will go to preserve and even grow our frontline criminal justice programs.  These funds will not only keep us safe in our neighborhoods, but they will create jobs and improve our economic security as well."

JAG Funding for Towns in Connecticut's First District:

·        Berlin - $18,147

·        Bloomfield - $55,837

·        Bristol - $172,047

·        Cromwell - $13,959

·        East Hartford - $225,092

·        East Windsor - $21,288

·        Glastonbury - $18,496

·        Hartford - $1,529,576

·        Manchester - $140,639

·        Middletown - $58,280

·        Newington - $24,080

·        Rocky Hill - $25,475

·        South Windsor - $18,496

·        Southington - $27,220

·        Torrington - $97,714

·        West Hartford - $113,418

·        Wethersfield - $34,549

·        Winchester - $20,241

·        Windsor Locks - $12,912

·        Windsor - $26,173