Southborough Police Department Awarded More Than $85,000 in State Grant Funding

SOUTHBOROUGH — Chief Ryan Newell is pleased to announce that the Southborough Police Department has been awarded three state grants totaling approximately $85,200 to support equipment upgrades, traffic safety initiatives, and public safety communications.

The funding was awarded through multiple programs administered by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the State 911 Department.

The Department received $24,796 through the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to replace its aging in-cruiser laptops with new Panasonic TOUGHBOOKs, keyboards, and docking stations.

These upgrades will enhance reliability and communication for patrol officers in the field. The grant is administered by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants & Research.

Southborough Police also received $20,247 in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration funds through the FY26 Municipal Road Safety Grant Program.

The grant will fund overtime patrols focusing on impaired driving, distracted driving, seat belt enforcement, and speeding. It will also cover the purchase of a handheld LIDAR device, a speed-measuring tool that allows officers to identify violations with greater accuracy. The grant is also administered by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants & Research.

The Department’s Communications Center was also awarded $40,160 through the State 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant to help offset personnel costs for enhanced 911 telecommunicators and emergency dispatch supervisors.

“These grants will help ease the financial burden on taxpayers while allowing the Southborough Police Department to operate more professionally, efficiently, and to better serve our residents,” said Chief Newell. “We appreciate the ongoing support of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the State 911 Department in helping us enhance our services for the residents of Southborough.”

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