U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., has announced millions in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) for Fiscal Year 2026 to bolster law enforcement and emergency services across West Virginia.

The allocations prioritize modernized infrastructure, including $4.6 million to relocate Clay County’s 911 center and $2.8 million for a new fire station in Ridgeley. Other major facility projects include a $2.4 million public safety building in Poca and $1.5 million each for new fire stations in Mullens and Pocahontas County.

“These investments reflect our continued commitment to equipping our community partners with the resources they need to protect and serve,” Senator Capito said.

Additional highlights of the funding package include:

  • Forensics & Training: $2.5 million for Marshall University’s genetic genealogy research and $1.9 million for leadership training at the University of Charleston.
  • Emergency Vehicles: $2.1 million for Kanawha County ambulances and $525,000 for Morgantown police cruisers.
  • Campus & Public Safety: $1.1 million for Bluefield State security and $750,000 for safety initiatives at Charleston’s Capitol Market.
  • Equipment Upgrades: Funding for dual-band radios in Barbour County ($1 million) and body camera systems in Nitro, Oak Hill, and Hurricane.

The spending package also allocates $400,000 to the West Virginia State Police for digital forensic tools to combat child sexual abuse.