Raleigh, Nicholas Receive Department of Justice Law Enforcement Grants

Raleigh and Nicholas county sheriff’s offices are two of six law enforcement agencies in the state to receive federal funds for law enforcement equipment.

U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced Monday a total of $140,878 went to agencies in West Virginia from the U.S. Department of Justice as part of The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.

Raleigh County received $26,093 to enhance law enforcement operations and officer safety by purchasing firearms, sights and a thermal imaging camera.

Nicholas County will use the $27,893 grant to purchase a police cruiser.

“These grants will help our police departments continue to protect residents, improve public safety and be a key part of the West Virginia communities they serve,” said Capito.

“This funding will enable the units to expand operations, engage the community and purchase updated equipment. I am happy to see this funding head to deserving police departments across our state,” Manchin added.

Other West Virginia grant recipients were the City of Martinsburg, $11,311 to support a bicycle patrol unit; Berkeley County, $16,132 for deploying community engagement training to law enforcement personnel; City of South Charleston, $17,674 for a radar speed trailer, firearms, in-car computers and prisoner restraints; and the City of Wheeling, $41,775 for video enhancement equipment, ballistic helmets, gas masks and headsets.

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