Arlington applied for eight state grants from the governor’s office fund law enforcement and criminal justice initiatives.
The grants, worth up to $1.38 million combined, include funds for victim assistance, officer mental health and a 3D laser scanner. For seven of the grants, Arlington is seeking to renew existing funding.
The grant for the 3D laser scanner is the only new one among the batch. If approved, a staff report form the city says the scanner would be used to document crime scenes with high detail and accuracy. It would provide the city with $150,000 to purchase the scanner without any requirements to match with funds from the city’s budget…