EAST BRIDGEWATER — Police Chief Michael Jenkins is pleased to share that the East Bridgewater Police Department received $73,198 in grant funds through the Edward J. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and the Municipal Road Safety (MRS) Grant Program.
Edward J. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
The East Bridgewater Police Department was awarded $43,200 in grant funding, allocated by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants and Research (OGR) to address public safety priorities. This grant was the first Byrne JAG grant researched and written by Detective Sergeant Ryan Cramer.
The East Bridgewater Police Department will use these grant funds to provide educational resources for those struggling with substance use disorder, purchase covert surveillance camera systems, and implement a proactive anti-crime enforcement initiative.
The goal of the anti-crime enforcement initiative will be to mitigate quality of life crimes that affect residents, business owners and visitors of the community.
Nearly $5 million in funds was awarded to 130 police departments across the state to address specific priority areas such as unlawful drug use, domestic violence, gun violence, missing person cases, and hate crimes. The grant also funded projects related to technology upgrades, investigative tools and protective gear, school safety and security, and efforts to advance racial equity and support underserved communities.
FFY 2024 Municipal Road Safety (MRS) Grant Program
The department also received $29,998 in grant funding, allocated by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) and allocated by the Office of Grants and Research (OGR). The goal of the Municipal Road Safety Program, is to assist and support traditional enforcement strategies to reduce roadway crashes, injuries, fatalities, and associated economic losses in Massachusetts.
The grant funding will be used by East Bridgewater Police for increased traffic enforcement with focus on impaired driving, distracted driving, seat belt enforcement and speed enforcement.
This grant was the first traffic enforcement grant researched and written by Sergeant Antonio Ferreira.
“We are extremely thankful to be awarded these generous grants ,” said Chief Jenkins. “Each grant will significantly benefit our department members in our efforts to serve and protect our community. I’d like to thank both Sgt. Ferreira and Det. Sgt. Cramer for their diligence and dedication in actively researching and aggressively applying for these grants.”
###