May 10, 2020 -The Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $459,632 to three local law enforcement agencies. The funding is part of the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program. The CESF Program allows units of local government to support a broad range of activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus.
Grantee Name, City, Amount
- City of Decatur, $99,423
- Madison County Sheriff’s Office, $58,008
- City of Springfield, $302,201
Funded projects or initiatives may include, but are not limited to, overtime, equipment (including law enforcement and medical personal protective equipment), hiring, supplies (such as gloves, masks, sanitizer), training, travel expenses (particularly related to the distribution of resources to the most impacted areas), and addressing the medical needs of inmates in state, local, and tribal prisons, jails, and detention centers.
