Federal stimulus funds could bring boost to local law enforcement
A federal Justice Assistance Grant could provide a boost to local law enforcement agencies.
The Rock County Sheriff's Office hopes to apply for the JAG funds on behalf of the cities of Janesville and Beloit.
Assistant County Administrator Josh Smith says the funds would address gang violence and heroin use in the county. He says the agency could buy equipment like computers, cameras and a K9 unit. Smith says Janesville and Beloit would receive larger portions of the nearly $300,000 grant, while Rock County expects to receive about $60,000.
The Rock County Board is scheduled to vote on the application Thursday.
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