Congressman Cohen Announces Department of Justice Grant for Shelby County

MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, today announced Shelby County will receive a $783,368 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the Department of Justice to support local law enforcement and crime prevention initiatives.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"I'm pleased to announce this funding, which will go toward local law enforcement priorities and support programs to prevent crime."

The Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, named for New York City police officer Edward Byrne, who was killed in the line of duty in 1988, supports state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice.