More than $10.5M secured to support MT law enforcement, enhance public safety, assist crime victims
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News the office of Senator Jon Tester
U.S. SENATE — As a part of his continued work to fully fund and equip law enforcement and promote public safety in Montana, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today secured $10,550,338 in funding to strengthen law enforcement and provide courts, families, and victims of crime with the tools and resources they need. These grants will enhance law enforcement efforts targeting violent crime, aid in investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases, provide support to families affected by crime, and develop programs to address violence against women.
As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Tester secured these funds through the 2023 government funding bill. He was the only member of the Montana delegation to support the legislation.
“Montana’s local law enforcement agencies, courts, and crime victim services work tirelessly every day to ensure our communities are safe and families affected by crime are supported – and it’s on us to make sure they have the tools and resources they need to continue protecting our communities,” said Tester. “In our continued fight to boost public safety in Montana, I’m proud to have secured this funding to strengthen law enforcement, crack down on violent crime, and stand with survivors of sexual assault.”
