Congressman Thompson Announced $2,749,002 in U. S. Department of Justice Funds
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Justice has awarded $2,749,002 in funds to State of Mississippi Agencies.
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Mississippi Department of Public Safety Contact: Emberly Holmes, Director (601) 977-3756
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$1,646,002 / FY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program |
Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice.
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Mississippi Attorney General’s Office Contact: Lachelle Clemons, Director of Victim Compensation (601) 359-5950
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$1,103,000 / FY 2020 VOCA Victim Compensation
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The grant award provides funds from the Crime Victims Fund to enhance State Victim Compensation payments to eligible crime victims.
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