June 22, 2009
Rahall includes $665,000 for Cabell County, Huntington Law Enforcement, Crime Prevention
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Washington, DC (HNN) – U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall, D-WV included $665,000 in the Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill passed the House of Representatives for the Cabell County Sheriff’s Department and Huntington Police Department Joint Technology Initiative.
“One of the lessons 9/11 demonstrated was that our law enforcement agencies have to be able to talk with one another and share information. It can mean saving lives. This funding will allow Huntington's Police and Cabell's Deputies to work in greater concert. Technology is imperative to keeping our communities safe;" said Rahall “Today it is a crucial step in safeguarding our communities.”
The Huntington Police Department Joint Technology Initiative funding will be used to fill gaps in digital radio equipment to improve and expedite communication. It will also provide mobile data communication between the two departments.
Captain Mike Albers with the Huntington Police Department explained that this funding will update the technology software for the department and will allow the officers to do much of their reporting in the field and have continuous access to the information they need. “This technology will greatly increase the amount and type of information that our officers will have access to in the field,” said Albers. “This joint technology initiative has also spurred cooperation between the two departments and provided all of our officers with better communication tools.”
“It’s great that rural law enforcement agencies are getting the technology that other law enforcement agencies have had for years,” said Sheriff Tom McComas of Cabell County Sheriff’s Department. “This technology will make us more capable and able to provide the law enforcement services that Cabell county needs and deserves.”
In addition to the funding for the joint technology initiative in Huntington, the many programs funded by the bill include: $802 million for the COPS program to enable the hiring of more than 7,000 police officers in cities and towns; $529 million for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to better fight and prevent crime; $400 million to prevent and prosecute violence against women; and, $385 million for juvenile justice programs, including $80 million for youth mentoring grants.
“The passage of this important legislation means we can provide law enforcement professionals with funding to boost crime prevention and that means we are helping to keep our communities safe and secure,” said Rahall. “This bill not only provides historic measures of support for law enforcement and crime prevention, it aims to ensure the safety and security of our families and communities to protect the quality of life not only for southern West Virginians, but all Americans.”
The broad-ranging bill provides for critical investments in law enforcement, crime prevention, innovation and technology, stressing programs for drug enforcement and U.S. border protection, increased funds for violent crime prosecution and strengthening services for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. The bill also makes significant investments in research and technology innovations for local and state law enforcement agencies. The bill will now be considered by the U.S. Senate.
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Rahall includes $665,000 for Cabell County, Huntington Law Enforcement, Crime Prevention
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Washington, DC (HNN) – U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall, D-WV included $665,000 in the Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill passed the House of Representatives for the Cabell County Sheriff’s Department and Huntington Police Department Joint Technology Initiative.
“One of the lessons 9/11 demonstrated was that our law enforcement agencies have to be able to talk with one another and share information. It can mean saving lives. This funding will allow Huntington's Police and Cabell's Deputies to work in greater concert. Technology is imperative to keeping our communities safe;" said Rahall “Today it is a crucial step in safeguarding our communities.”
The Huntington Police Department Joint Technology Initiative funding will be used to fill gaps in digital radio equipment to improve and expedite communication. It will also provide mobile data communication between the two departments.
Captain Mike Albers with the Huntington Police Department explained that this funding will update the technology software for the department and will allow the officers to do much of their reporting in the field and have continuous access to the information they need. “This technology will greatly increase the amount and type of information that our officers will have access to in the field,” said Albers. “This joint technology initiative has also spurred cooperation between the two departments and provided all of our officers with better communication tools.”
“It’s great that rural law enforcement agencies are getting the technology that other law enforcement agencies have had for years,” said Sheriff Tom McComas of Cabell County Sheriff’s Department. “This technology will make us more capable and able to provide the law enforcement services that Cabell county needs and deserves.”
In addition to the funding for the joint technology initiative in Huntington, the many programs funded by the bill include: $802 million for the COPS program to enable the hiring of more than 7,000 police officers in cities and towns; $529 million for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to better fight and prevent crime; $400 million to prevent and prosecute violence against women; and, $385 million for juvenile justice programs, including $80 million for youth mentoring grants.
“The passage of this important legislation means we can provide law enforcement professionals with funding to boost crime prevention and that means we are helping to keep our communities safe and secure,” said Rahall. “This bill not only provides historic measures of support for law enforcement and crime prevention, it aims to ensure the safety and security of our families and communities to protect the quality of life not only for southern West Virginians, but all Americans.”
The broad-ranging bill provides for critical investments in law enforcement, crime prevention, innovation and technology, stressing programs for drug enforcement and U.S. border protection, increased funds for violent crime prosecution and strengthening services for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. The bill also makes significant investments in research and technology innovations for local and state law enforcement agencies. The bill will now be considered by the U.S. Senate.
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