Rehberg Announces More Than $1.1 Million in Grants for Law Enforcement on Montana’s Reservations
WASHINGTON, DC - Montana’s Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) has awarded Montana’s reservations more than $1.1 million in grants for advancements in their law enforcement.
“These grants are essential to improving the law enforcement capabilities on Montana’s reservations,” said Rehberg, a member of the House Appropriations Committee. “This will help provide a more secure future for families in Indian Country.”
The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) will make grants totaling nearly $15 million through the Tribal Resources Grant Program (TRGP). TRGP grants fund such items as basic equipment, crime fighting technology systems, and training.
Montana Grant Award:
· $400,000 for the Fort Peck Tribes
· $398,901 for the Crow Tribe
· $199,985 for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
· $199,800 for the Chippewa Cree Tribe