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DOJ awards El Paso County nearly $200k for law enforcement, safety
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Eliya Alvidrez , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 18, 2026
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Key points Senator John Cornyn announced that $189,848 was awarded to enhance these efforts. Department of Justice has awarded a grant to support law enforcement and public safety.
The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a grant to support law enforcement and public safety. U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced that $189,848 was awarded to enhance these efforts. The funding is expected to provide updated technology and equipment for law enforcement. It will also support investigations involving domestic violence and child cases.
Further details about the grant and its intended use are available. The award is intended to improve law enforcement capabilities and contribute to public safety.
The grant amount is specific, but additional information about the program and its implementation may be found through the original announcement.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
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