Kalamazoo getting federal grant for public safety department

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The city of Kalamazoo is getting a $1.25 million grant from the federal government to beef up manpower in the public safety department.

The Community Oriented Policing Services, or “COPS,” grant from the U.S. Department of Justice will allow Kalamazoo Public Safety to add 10 positions.

Chief David Boysen says they have seen improved crime statistics across the board, and they want to maintain that momentum. He also says additional manpower will be needed with the addition of the new event center…

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