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Crime Prevention and Violence Intervention

Award Information

Awardee
Award #
15PBJA-24-GG-00187-BRND
Funding Category
Noncompetitive
Location
Awardee County
Harrias
Congressional District
Status
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2024
Total funding (to date)
$963,000

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2024, $963,000)

The Houston Police Department (HPD) South Central Division will utilize this funding to implement the Houston Business Watch Program (HBWP). This project aims to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. Specifically, the HBWP will enhance HPD patrol operations by providing additional officers on the streets to specifically target crimes occurring at or near commercial businesses, and by equipping them with additional law enforcement technology.

Date Created: August 15, 2024