U.S. Congressman Garret Graves announced $13,309,311 from the U.S. Department of Justice that will aid local and state law enforcement efforts to prevent and control crime.
U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron announced $1,835,897 in Department of Justice grants to six Maryland law enforcement agencies to be used to reduce the backlog in DNA testing at their laboratories. The awards will be used to hire additional staff, improve and maintain laboratory capabilities, purchase specialized equipment to improve laboratory operations, and fund technical training and continuing education.