Congressman Thompson Announced $354,923 in U. S. Department of Justice Funds

Recipient

Amount/Program

Purpose

Mississippi Department of Public Safety

Contact: Emberly Holmes, Director

(601) 977-3756

$40,292 /

FY 2020 Solicited Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

A portion of funds will be used to purchase and install security cameras at the Mississippi State Penitentiary (MSP) Unit -29.

Mississippi Attorney General's Office

Contact: Emelia Nordan,

Director of Public Engagement

(601) 359-4205

$36,257 /

FY 2020 John R. Justice Grant Program

The John R. Justice (JRJ) Student Loan Repayment Grant Program provides loan

repayment assistance for local, state, and federal public defenders and local and state prosecutors who commit to extended employment in those roles.

Mississippi Department of Corrections

Contact: Thomas Taylor, Commissioner

(601) 359-5294

$250,000/

FY 2020 Implementing the PREA Standards, Protecting Inmates, and Safeguarding Communities

Funds will be used to improve security at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility (CMCF) and South Mississippi Correctional Institution (SMCI) by utilizing a video surveillance system to reduce the likelihood of sexual assaults, physical assaults, and even deaths within the

facility.

County of Panola

Contact: Cole Flint,

President, Board of Supervisors

(662) 563-6230

$16,079/

FY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation

Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice.

County of Leflore

Contact: Robert Collins,

President, Board of Supervisors

(662) 453-5141

$ 12,295/

FY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation

Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice.