WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) today announced over $105,000 in grants for crime and drug prevention in Arkansas City, Dodge City, Lawrence and Parsons.

•    Arkansas City and Cowley County:    $11,442 to purchase forensics equipment to include fingerprint hoods, drying chambers, analysis software and photography equipment to enhance forensic capabilities.

•    Dodge City and Ford County:    $24,477 to purchase automated turning targets and related software for firearms range on the training facility site for enhanced law enforcement training.

•    Lawrence and Douglas County:    $57,550 to purchase a Digital Recording/Surveillance System to enhance security.

•    Parsons and Labette County:        $11,556 to purchase a Closed Circuit Digital Recorder (CCTV) Surveillance System to enhance security.

    The funds for these grants are made available by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG).

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