Acton Police Department Awarded $36,000 Through Byrne JAG Municipal Law Enforcement Funding Opportunity

ACTON — The Acton Police Department recently received $36,195.82 in grant funds through the Edward J. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.

The grant funding, allocated by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants and Research (OGR), was awarded to law enforcement agencies statewide to address public safety priorities. 

The Acton Police Department will use the funding to upgrade portable radios. These new radios will help enhance communication efforts and ensure effective dispatching services. 

Nearly $5 million in funds was awarded to 130 police departments across the state to address specific priority areas such as unlawful drug use, domestic violence, gun violence, missing person cases, and hate crimes. The grant also funded projects related to technology upgrades, investigative tools and protective gear, school safety and security, and efforts to advance racial equity and support underserved communities.

“This program invests federal funds to make Massachusetts communities safer and stronger,” said Gov. Maura Healey. “This program allows towns and cities to identify their most pressing needs and direct funding to address those challenges. The ability of local public safety leaders to guide funds toward priority safety initiatives encourages a holistic approach to improving safety in communities with diverse needs.”

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