Bresnahan, PA Attorney General Host Public Safety Roundtable, Announce $500,000 for Scranton Police

SCRANTON, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) was joined by Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, law enforcement officials, and community partners for a roundtable on public safety initiatives and the importance of local law enforcement.

During the roundtable, Rep. Bresnahan announced $500,000 in federal funding for technology and equipment upgrades for the Scranton Police Department. The funding was secured through the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process and will be used for upgrading equipment and modernizing technology to increase officer safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement operations in the City of Scranton.

"Public safety is not a talking point, it is a real concern for families in Scranton and our region," said Rep. Bresnahan. "Securing $500,000 for the Scranton Police Department is about making sure our officers have the equipment and support they need to keep our communities safe. I will always stand with our law enforcement officers and fight to make sure they have real backing from Washington, not empty promises."

"This is an exciting opportunity for the City of Scranton. When communities aren't safe, nothing else matters, and this investment will make a meaningful impact for the city and surrounding neighborhoods," said Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday. "I appreciated the chance to join elected officials and law enforcement partners to emphasize the important of collaboration in keeping Pennsylvanians safe."

Rep. Bresnahan and Attorney General Sunday were joined by Brian Gallagher, Lackawanna County District Attorney; Stephen Polishan, Pennsylvania State Trooper Association President; Michael Kozma, Pennsylvania State Trooper Association; Tom Shuster, Scranton City Council Chair; Guy Salerno, Lackawanna Chiefs of Police Chair (Blakely Borough Chief); Andy Kerecman, NEPA Chiefs of Police Association President (Throop Borough Chief); Justin Butler, EB Jermyn FOP Lodge 2 President Justin Butler; and Nate Gerace, Senator McCormick Northeast Regional Director.

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