The hancock county sheriff's office is in need of updates to vehicles and equipment to make sure the people of hancock county have the most current and updated sheriff department possible

This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (CFDA 16.753 Congressionally Recommended Awards) provides $391,000.00 to the Hancock County Commission in West Virginia. The funding will be used to update the county sheriff's office vehicles and equipment, including K9 vehicles, laptops, and cellular systems. The goal is to ensure the Hancock County Sheriff's Department has the most current and updated resources to serve the local community. The award period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026. As a local government entity, the Hancock County Commission manages this federal grant award and coordinates with partners like Go33 Justice & Community Services to deliver the proposed project activities and enhancements to public safety infrastructure and capabilities.

The purpose of the project is to update K9 vehicles and equipment, update laptops and bolster the cellular system in these vehicles. Our service area is hancock county, WV and the folks who will benefit will be our residents and taxpayers.