Earmark - To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws

Agency:		Department of Justice
Bureau:		Office of Justice Programs
Account:		State and local law enforcement assistance (15-0404)
Certifying Official:		Deputy Director, OBMS
Contact Information:		http://WWW.USDOJ.GOV 202-514-2007

To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws - Tchula, MS.

1 recipient will receive $99,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: 50

Description: A line item in the FY 2005 Congressional budget provides funding to the City of Tchula Police Department. The Tchula Police Department is purchasing office and law enforcement equipment for a new municipal complex now under construction in the City of Tchula. They are addressing a lack of sufficient work area and the most basic office and law enforcement equipment needs to carry out their day-to-day work assignments as a community oriented police department. They are instituting a new computerized reporting system to decrease the amount of time spent logging reports; and enhancing office efficiency by instituting a standardized filing system. The City of Tchula is decreasing crime and improving law enforcement services to the community.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
City of Tchula (41942541)	$99		Locality	P.O. Box 356 Tchula, MS

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: Pub. L. No. 108-447

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $100,000 for equipment for the Tchula, MS, Police Department;

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007