The village of virginia gardens is requesting federal financial assistance to replace six existing law enforcement vehicles

The Village of Virginia Gardens received a $480,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753). The grant funding will enable the Village to purchase six new electric vehicles to replace the aging fleet of law enforcement vehicles for the police department. This investment in energy-efficient vehicles will not only enhance the department's law enforcement and emergency response capabilities but also reduce carbon emissions, supporting the Village's sustainability goals. The grant award has a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. The Congressionally Recommended Awards program provides assistance to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and support victims of crime through a range of projects.

Funding will enable the villages police department to purchase six new electric vehicles to replace the aging and ineffective current vehicles. The new energy-efficient trucks will not only enhance the departments law enforcement and emergency response capabilities but also reduce carbon emissions, furthering sustainability.