WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) today announced a $96,158 grant to the City of Wichita’s Police Department to help prevent youth crime and gang involvement.

The Wichita Police Department will use the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program funds to reach out to the parents and the community by providing after-school and evening informational meetings. They will provide in-service activities for teachers, administrators, and other school personnel. The goal of this program is to prevent youth crime, violence and gang involvement among school-aged youth, and to create safer schools and communities.

Senator Roberts said, "I am pleased to announce these funds for the Wichita Police Department. It is important to use our highly skilled police officers to assist in the education and protection of our children."

The funds were awarded by the United States Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance.