New equipment to Fire and Police from Homeland Security
Every year, the city's fire (CCFD) and police (CCPD) departments apply for new equipment from State Homeland Security grants. Last year, the city received just over $180,000 from the program. This year, they're applying for just over $840,000 in grants. Those funds will be used to buy equipment that will help them prevent terrorism and provide aid in mass casualty events. Assistant Fire Chief Billy Belyeu said two of the grant applications that...