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| https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-angie-craig-secures-more-1-million-minnesota-law-enforcement | U.S. Rep. Angie Craig Secures More Than $1 Million for Minnesota Law Enforcement | 2024-09-18 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | House | MN | Angie Craig | C001119 | craig.house.gov | craig | https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig secured $1.1 million in federal funding to support law enforcement across Minnesota’s Second District. The funding includes Department of Justice Cops Hiring Program grants, Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grants, and Community Policing Development grants. “Keeping Minnesotans safe is the most important part of my job, and that’s what these federal dollars will help accomplish,” said Rep. Craig. “These grants will also help ensure local law enforcement have the support they need to stay mentally strong in a challenging job – which has been a focus of mine in Congress. I’ll keep working alongside local law enforcement and with members of both parties to get Minnesota police officers the support they need.” More information about grant funding is below: COPS Hiring Grants: Apple Valley was awarded $250,000 for 2 officers Inver Grove Heights was awarded $375,000 for 3 officers Newport was awarded $125,000 for 1 officer Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Grants: West St. Paul was awarded $119,833 Community Policing Development: MN Police Chiefs Association was awarded $298,316 for their accreditation program | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |