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 - City of Richton, MS.

1 recipient will receive $247,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: 34

Description: The Town of Richton is furnishing and equipping their new public safety facility that houses the police department, court clerks, and a new courtroom. The new facility provides a safe and secure location for public service agencies. Through the implementation of this project, the Town of Richton is also installing a much needed backup power source generator, a new weather warning device, and a video camera system that improves communication between police officers and the dispatcher. A line item in the FY 2005 congressional budget provides funding to the Town of Richton.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Town of Richton (26089784)	$247		Locality	P. O. Box 493 208 Front St. South Richton, MS

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: Pub. L. No. 108-447

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $250,000 for the City of Richton, MS, for the police department;

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007