Law Enforcement and First Responders

U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) announced today 11 grants totaling $6,251,041 awarded this week from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). More information can be found below with awarded grants.Grants: Recipient: City Of Baton Rouge Title of Project: FY 20 The Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Amount of Award: $721,293 Droject… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) announced Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office is receiving a $749,022 grant from the from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to aid their efforts in preventing and controlling crime. On September 24, 2020, Graves announced the East Baton Rouge, Ascension Parish and Livingston Parish Sheriff Offices were receiving a combined $222,190 from… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) announced East Baton Rouge, Ascension Parish and Livingston Parish Sheriff Offices are receiving a combined $222,190 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to aid their efforts in preventing and controlling crime. The breakdown is below:"Federal, state and local officials have a shared goal – reducing crime in Louisiana – and… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) announced the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office will be reimbursed $2,242,377 in response to the 2016 Flood and emergency housing solution for Livingston Parish sheriff deputies. This grant is the result of an amendment Graves offered after the federal government proved they could not adequately, inexpensively or efficiently respond to… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) announced the City of Baton Rouge is the recipient of a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to reduce crime and illegal drug trafficking. The grant is awarded through the FY 19 Gulf States Regional Law Enforcement Technology Training and Technical Assistance Initiative.About the Program:The BJA Gulf States Regional Law… Read more »