VAN HOLLEN AWARDS LAC DU FLAMBEAU CHIPPEWA $98,403 IN TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANTS
Monday, December 22, 2008
LAC DU FLAMBEAU - Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen today announced the awarding of $98,403 in state Tribal Law Enforcement Grants to the Lac du Flambeau Chippewa. The grant program is designed to assist with the unique law enforcement challenges on Native American lands in Wisconsin.
"This grant program has helped tribes enhance law enforcement efforts on tribal lands," said Van Hollen. "This funding will assist Native American communities in reducing gang, drug and violent crime which have been particularly vexing problems for tribes in recent years."
The grant program funds a variety of law enforcement services to Native American communities across Wisconsin. Grants have been used for the costs of law enforcement personnel, patrol, investigation, body armor and uniforms, crime prevention, and information technology. Awards have also funded law enforcement training, communications equipment, armories, community programs and emergency/rescue equipment. A majority of the grants fund tribal police department personnel costs.
