Montgomery, Ala. (WDNews) — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded two grants totaling $135,000 to support law enforcement training programs across Alabama.
According to the announcement, $75,000 will go to Jacksonville State University, while $60,000 is being awarded to Auburn University at Montgomery. The funding is aimed at helping officers strengthen their skills in investigating and preventing crime.
“Knowledge is a powerful tool for keeping communities safe and ensuring that criminal offenders face justice,” Ivey said. “I commend these universities for sharing expertise and resources with law enforcement from all parts of Alabama.”
Officials said Jacksonville State University’s Center for Applied Forensics will use the funding to train officers on recognizing, preserving and collecting evidence at crime scenes. Participants will also receive crime kits and instruction on both basic and advanced crime scene analysis.
Meanwhile, Auburn University at Montgomery will host training focused on proactive strategies designed to reduce opportunities for crime, welcoming law enforcement agencies and other partners.
The grants are being administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs using funds provided through the U.S. Department of Justice.
“ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in support of these programs that help law enforcement officers develop skills they can use to better serve their communities,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.
State officials said the funding is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen public safety and support law enforcement agencies statewide.
