“Federal resources like these are critical to our local law enforcement agencies and their ability to keep our families and communities safe,” Ross said.

"Our local law enforcement officials work day-in and day-out to protect our communities from crime, and I applaud their efforts to create a safe environment for their fellow Arkansans," said Lincoln.

 “The Byrne Grant program is a proven and effective source to help rural communities who are struggling with the costs and consequences of meth addiction and crime,” said Pryor.  “I will continue to fight the Administration on cutting funding for this program because Arkansas has seen over and over again the positive result this program yields.”

"By working together, federal state and local organizations can fight crime more effectively," said Berry. "I pleased to help secure this funding that will support the hard work our local law enforcement officers are doing to keep our communities safe."

"It's important that we give our local law enforcement the tools they need to prevent and control crime," said Snyder. "I'm pleased to join the delegation in announcing this grant from the Department of Justice."

 “I am pleased that Arkansans will benefit from the federal money given to fight local crime,” Boozman said. “Rural law enforcement and unified task forces are key tools in fighting drug crime in our state.”

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program allows states, tribes, and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs and conditions. Grant 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.

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