Congressman Harris Announces More Than $91,000 for Maryland's First District Law Enforcement Agencies

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), announced that four law enforcement agencies across Maryland's First Congressional District have been awarded a combined $91,069 through the U.S. Department of Justice's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The individual awards will support a range of law enforcement equipment and technology projects across the First District. None of the recipient agencies are located in counties with sanctuary policies.

Harford County Sheriff's Office - $32,639 to establish a Real-Time Crime Center, improving access to real-time intelligence and investigative technology.

Salisbury Police Department - $32,576 to purchase Motorola APX 6000 portable radios.

Cambridge Police Department & Dorchester County Sheriff's Office - $12,974 to purchase electric bicycles for the Cambridge Police Department and mapping software and upgraded fingerprinting equipment for the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office.

Cecil County Sheriff's Office & Elkton Police Department - $12,880 to purchase drone batteries for the Cecil County Sheriff's Office and ballistic vests for the Elkton Police Department.

Statement from Congressman Harris:

"These grants will help law enforcement agencies across Maryland's First District invest in the equipment officers use every day-from communications systems and investigative technology to emergency response equipment and protective gear-so they can better protect the people and communities of Maryland's First District."For media inquiries, please contact Michella Carter at [email protected]