Helena City Commission Accepts Federal Grants for Security and Public Safety
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What happened
The Helena City Commission voted 3-2 to accept a federal grant worth roughly $53,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, delivered through Montana Disaster and Emergency Services. The commission also approved two additional grants, totaling $205,000, which share similar requirements. The grants will fund new security cameras, a detective position in the Helena Police Department, and hazardous materials response training.
From krtv.com
Why it matters
The grants provide federal funding for local government security and public safety infrastructure. The decision came after public questioning regarding whether accepting the funds would require the city to increase involvement in federal immigration enforcement.
From krtv.com