Local police departments receiving $10 million in federal funding

(The Center Square) – Over $10 million from the fiscal year 2024 federal appropriations bill is headed to various law enforcement agencies in the state, including smaller ones.

“Arizona’s law enforcement officers bravely risk their lives every day to keep us safe. I’m proud to bring these federal investments to Arizona–supporting projects and priorities for safer and healthier communities,” Sen. Krysten Sinema said in a statement on the grants.

Most notably, Pima County is receiving $3.52 million for the "Wireless Integrated Network Radio Replacement Project" and Navajo County is granted $2.7 million for its own communications efforts. Nearly $2 million is headed to the growing town of Queen Creek for "critical incident management resources" and the town of Florence in central Arizona is granted $1.23 million for its dispatch offices.

Peoria and La Paz County are also getting significant awards for vehicles, and Bisbee is getting $210,000, for "body cameras and crime response."

The funding comes as the state continues to grow in population, which typically leads to an increased need for law enforcement and other emergency resources. Agencies and governments will typically apply for federal grants when funding from more local services will not cover what is needed or desired.

The grants were allocated through the United States Department of Justice.