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Kelly, Sinema tout $1.9M in federal funds for Queen Creek PD
Town of Queen Creek
Arizona U.S. senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema have announced that they secured almost $126 million in federal investments for Arizona, including $1.9 million for the Queen Creek Police Department.
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Arizona U.S. senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema have announced that they secured almost $126 million in federal investments for Arizona.
The funds are going to state priorities and projects that support local law enforcement, flood control efforts, western rural water, “forever chemicals” removal, military installations, transportation and more, according to a press release.
Of these earmarks, the Queen Creek Police Department received $1.9 million for the acquisition of a mobile command vehicle, portable vehicle barriers, a rapid response truck, and ballistic protection.
“We are grateful to U.S. senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema for championing a congressionally directed spending request on behalf of the police department,” stated Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley in the release. “As a newer department, the funding will allow QCPD to purchase additional vehicles and resources that will benefit the town and our region including, a mobile command center, rapid response vehicle, vehicle barriers and ballistic equipment.”
The funds were approved as part of the first annual government funding bill for fiscal year 2024.
“After months of work with mayors, law enforcement, and community leaders, I’m proud to announce these important investments in communities across Arizona,”stated Kelly in the release. “From upgrading roads and water infrastructure to giving law enforcement and firefighters the tools they need to keep communities safe, these investments will make sure we remain the best state to live, work and raise a family.”
