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Article: GOV. BREDESEN ANNOUNCES GRANT FOR JOHNSON CITY AND WASHINGTON COUNTY
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- September 9, 2008
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The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration issued the following news release:
Gov. Phil Bredesen today announced that Johnson City will receive a federal grant of $11,646 to be used by Johnson City and Washington County to continue efforts to address crime prevention, crime control and public safety. The funds are awarded through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, which supports a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on local needs.
"This grant will be utilized to purchase and replace equipment that will help ensure the safety of both law enforcement officers and the citizens they protect," said Bredesen. "I'm pleased to see these ...