Hogan Announces $7.5M In Grants for Police ‘Accountability Resources’ as Part Of ‘Re-Fund the Police’ Initiative
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced $7.5 million in funding for more body cameras, de-escalation training and other accountability resources for the state’s law enforcement agencies. The funding is available under the Police Accountability, Community, and Transparency (PACT) grant, which is now accepting applications and is due by June 29. “Funds are intended to increase safety and training for law enforcement and promote safe communities and encourage community engagement between law enforcement and the communities they serve,” a description of the grant says.