The prairie band potawatomi nation requests $541,817 under ctas purpose area #3. This would fund a K-9 officer position and purchase a police service DOG to reduce drug use on the prairie band…

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation was awarded $541,817 under the Justice System Infrastructure Program for Indian Tribes (CFDA 16.596) administered by the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance. Funding will support the establishment of a K-9 officer position and purchase of a police service dog to reduce drug use on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Reservation from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2027. This project aims to strengthen tribal justice system capacity and address infrastructure needs by bringing more drug users into the criminal justice system to receive additional treatment services that can help reduce substance abuse issues impacting the community in Mayetta, Kansas.

The prairie band potawatomi nation requests $541,817 under ctas purpose area #3. This would fund a K-9 officer position and purchase a police service DOG to reduce drug use on the prairie band potawatomi reservation. This project woudl benefit the community by bringing drug users into the criminal justice system to receive addational services to help reduce drug use.