Northwest Louisiana cities, including Shreveport, get grants to improve public safety

Makenzie Boucher, Shreveport Times
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Republican Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson

On Monday, United States Representative Mike Johnson announced that cities of Shreveport, Bossier City and Natchitoches will receive federal grants to improve public safety.

“These grants are a welcome development for the cities of Shreveport, Bossier City, and Natchitoches,” said Johnson. “We’re grateful for these investments to help improve public safety and prevent and control crime in our communities.”

This grant is being awarded out of the United States Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The JAG program allows units of the local government to support a broad range of activities that will prevent and control crimes.

Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support and information systems for criminal justice or civil proceedings.

How much did each city get?

  • The City of Shreveport received $124,956

  • The City of Bossier City received $45,334

  • The City of Natchitoches received $13,852

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Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Northwest Louisiana cities received federal grants for crime safety