A new round of funding will help to support many important Phoenix government jobs that keep local citizens safe.
Local public safety agencies can now apply for some extra funding from the Public Safety Stabilization Program. Gov. Jan Brewer authorized the use of $10 million in State Fiscal Stabilization Funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the grant program.
“The announcement of these funds gives law enforcement and fire departments a chance to make proposals for funding to enhance operations and improve crime-fighting, fire-fighting and first response capabilities,” Brewer said. “The intention of providing the funds to local public safety agencies is to ensure they have the resources needed to provide safety and security to citizens in their local communities given the nationwide downturn in revenues at all levels of government.”
Public safety agencies can use the funding for: personnel overtime and associated backfill costs; part-time personnel; and vehicle and equipment maintenance and fuel costs. However, the program does not focus heavily on vehicle purchases, and agencies must consider the ongoing costs associated with maintenance and operation.
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Counties, incorporated cities and towns, tribal nations, and independent fire districts are eligible to apply for funding. The chief executive of each jurisdiction must submit their community’s application, with each proposal being evaluated and priority given to the strongest submissions.
Priority also will be given to communities that have not already received funding from the Border Security Enhancement Program, the U.S. Department of Justice’s COPS Hiring Program, FEMA’s SAFER Program, or other similar funding programs from the ARRA.
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