All 77 Counties to Receive Sheriff Office Assistance Grants Through Attorney General’s Office

Ponca City Now - September 12, 2024 6:04 am

OKLAHOMA CITY  — All 77 counties have applied for grant funding through a new program administered by Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office to bolster law enforcement services.

House Bill 2914 created the Oklahoma Sheriff’s Office Funding Assistance Grant Program during this year’s legislative session and appropriated $18 million to the fund. Counties were invited to apply for grants from $150,000 to $300,000, depending on their total tangible property valuation.

“This funding to all 77 counties will help sheriff’s offices statewide strengthen their operations and enhance public safety,” Drummond said. “I appreciate the work of the Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association in helping to ensure all counties receive support.”

Drummond’s office is reviewing all grant applications and will begin sending agreements to sheriffs and county commissioners later this month. Grants can be used for sheriff office operations including training, technology, equipment, capital improvements and more.

 

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