City of Gary Receives $1 Million in DOJ Funding

HAMMOND – United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson and Gary Police Chief Anthony Titus announce that the City of Gary have been awarded $1 Million Dollars in Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding.

The City of Gary received notice of this funding late August 10, 2023, from the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.

The funding will be utilized for permanent mounted LPR cameras, stationery video surveillance cameras & associated reoccurring costs.  This technology and equipment will continue to be a driving force and deterrent within the city community.  The benefits of having this technology and equipment will build on officer safety, engaging the officers to be proactive, developing the situation before occurrence, focusing on high crime targeted areas and connecting with the residents will make them feel safer knowing the technology is there and with assistance from more police engagement.

United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson said, “A key component to increasing public safety in local communities is having the funding to acquire and deploy available technology. The Department of Justice, through its grant programs, is committed to assisting local governments, as shown by this 1 million dollar grant to the City Of Gary, in funding these modernization efforts.  My office will continue to work with the Gary Police Department to increase safety for City residents and visitors.”

“It’s not the dollar amount of the grant as much as it is the relationship with our Federal partners that I’m pleased about today.  The citizens of Gary are better served when all law enforcement entities come together with a common goal,” said Gary Police Chief Anthony Titus.  “This $1 million dollar grant will help the Gary Police Department acquire technology that will be used to serve the citizens of Gary.  It will enhance our already robust LPR and mobile video camera systems.  A heartfelt thanks to the Department of Justice, and everyone involved in helping the City of Gary secure this funding.”

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