Cumberland County is expected to receive nearly $1 million through a new round of federal Justice Department funding supporting public-safety efforts across North Carolina.
ABC11 reports that the county’s award totals $994,593. Specific details about how Cumberland County plans to use the funding were not included in the initial announcement.
More Than $4.5 Million Awarded Statewide
More than $4.5 million will be distributed among local governments, nonprofit organizations and state law-enforcement agencies. Programs supported by the grants include violence prevention, assistance for crime victims and technology upgrades.
The State Bureau of Investigation is scheduled to receive more than $1.3 million for its bomb squad and Computer Crimes Unit. The technology funding will help support agencies investigating internet crimes against children…