Justice Department Awards $56 Million to Support Law Enforcement Health and Safety
"In the Trump administration, we back the blue," Acting Attorney General Whitaker said. "One of President Trump's first Executive Orders was to tell this Department to enhance the safety of America's law enforcement officers--and that is exactly what these grants will do. We are providing them with bulletproof vests, body-worn cameras, training, and health and safety research. These grants awarded last month are helping us to take care of the men and women in blue--because they take care of us every day."
“America’s law enforcement officers often risk life and limb to safeguard our communities, and the stressors of their jobs can cause a heavy emotional toll,” said OJP’s Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Matt M. Dummermuth. “In fact, law enforcement officers have high rates of on-the-job injury, psychological illness, and suicide. These awards will provide crucial resources and training to help protect the physical and mental health of those who are dedicated to protecting the safety of our communities.”