(KAIR)--More than $100,000 in federal funding is earmarked for use in Jackson County.
That word is delivered in a news release issued Tuesday by Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse.
The release says the Sheriff’s Office received notification from the Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Monday that $129,399 has been awarded to Jackson County through the Federal Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
According to Morse, the funds are designated to fund the upgrade of mobile and portable radios for deputies. The current radio equipment is in need of being updated due to age. Morse, in the release, says it’s important to have reliable radio communications equipment to be able to better serve the community, and to keep deputies safe.
The grant program is named for Edward R. Byrne, an NYPD police officer gunned down in the line of duty in 1988.
The program allows states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the justice system.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Holton man killed in Jackson Co crash
Morrill pair arrested on drug, child endangerment charges
Cold case investigation leads to Holton warrant
Effingham owner regains truck following theft, arrest
Horton City Clerk's resignation accepted Monday
Local residents avoid injury in chain reaction crash
Former Kickapoo Tribal chairman arrested
90 mph+ downburst winds blamed for Thursday damage
Winchester native named as Amberwell CEO
Wamego man sentenced in second fentanyl-related death
Mayetta pair arrested on meth, child endangerment charges
Stolen trailer, 4-wheeler, recovered in Atchison
Holton property search concludes with arrest
Juveniles face charges following Atchison break-in
Atchison Co's Oswald named honorary bailiff for KS Court
Two arrested following Friday Jackson Co traffic stop
McLouth man injured in Monday wreck
No injuries in early Sunday morning house fire in Falls City
LATEST STORIES
KS prepares for severe weekend weather
Richardson County Board approves pay raise for dispatchers
NPPD urges farmers to be safe around power lines
Arbor Day proclaimed in Atchison
Former AG Schmidt running for KS' 2nd Congressional District
Doniphan Co Commission approves overlay projects
Holton property search concludes with arrest
Former Kickapoo Tribal chairman arrested