Law enforcement, victims groups receive PCCD grant funding
Rep. Tim Brennan September 16, 2024
BUCKS COUNTY – September 16, 2024 — State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced $5,000,418 in state funds benefitting the 10th Senate District were awarded through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD).
Five Local Law Enforcement Support Grants will benefit four police departments in the 10th District:
- Falls Township will receive $204,650 for its Bucks County Human Services Co-Responder Program, as well as $99,105 for Pathfinder software integration;
- Central Bucks Regional Police Department will receive $162,467 for National Incident-Based Reporting System;
- Lower Makefield Township will receive $51,573 for National Incident-Based Reporting System; and
- Yardley Borough will receive $46,735 for National Incident-Based Reporting System compliance.
“Our communities are safest when our local police departments have the funding necessary to do their job,” said Senator Santarsiero. “Each of these awards will enable our local police to respond to calls safely, efficiently and effectively.”
Rep. Jim Prokopiak (D-140), who represents Falls Township, said, “As a former Falls Township Supervisor, I know how important these grants are to local police departments. I thank Governor Shapiro and the PCCD for their investments in Falls township and in Bucks County.”
Of the funding for Yardley Borough and Lower Makefield Township, both in House District 31, Rep. Perry Warren (D-31) said, “These grants will allow our police departments to improve services through upgraded systems, technology and data.”
Rep. Tim Brennan (D-29) represents the municipalities served by the Central Bucks Regional Police Department. Rep. Brennan said, “I’m heartened by PCCD’s consistent efforts to make sure local police departments and organizations that provide services to victims have the funding they need to operate effectively. Since taking office, I’ve been working closely with law enforcement agencies across our region to learn what they need and use my position to pursue solutions. Programs like this that provide resources to municipal police forces and related agencies helps to lessen the burden on the PA State Police.”
Organizations supporting crime victims in the 10th district will receive significant funding, including:
- Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) will receive $125,000 in STOP Violence Against Women Act funding, $1,299,520 for Victims of Crime Act support, as well as $190,000 for a statewide crisis response project;
- A Woman’s Place will receive $672,985 in funding to support services for domestic violence victims;
- Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania will receive $535,140 for legal services for domestic abuse victims; and
- SeniorLAW Center will receive $1,454,913 to support its programming to help elder victims.
“Unfortunately, there are far too many victims of crime right here in our community,” said Senator Santarsiero. “We are fortunate to have NOVA and A Woman’s Place working to exclusively help residents of Bucks County, as well as legal providers like Legal Aid and SeniorLAW Center serving the broader region. The advocacy and dedication of these organizations serves a critical role in assisting some of our most vulnerable residents when they need it most.”
In addition, Bucks County will receive $143,37 for its jail based Vivitrol Program and $14,959 to develop a 2024 Bucks County Reentry Strategic Plan.
The 10th Senate District includes Bristol Borough, Bristol Township, Buckingham Township, Chalfont Borough, Doylestown Borough, Doylestown Township, Falls Township, Lower Makefield Township, Morrisville Borough, New Britain Borough, New Britain Township, New Hope Borough, Newtown Borough, Newtown Township, Plumstead Township, Solebury Township, Tullytown Borough, Upper Makefield Township and Yardley Borough.