NORWICH – On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri (NY-24) joined Norwich Police Chief Joseph Angelino and Norwich Mayor Joseph Maiurano to announce that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded the City of Norwich $288,188 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Bill) funding to help prevent and combat crime, especially drug-related crime. 

“As a former District Attorney, I know from experience how important it is for our police officers to have the funding and resources they need,” Arcuri said, “During these tough economic times, these Recovery Bill funds will keep officers on the street and ensure that the Norwich Police Department has the tools necessary to fight drugs and drug-related crime.  I will continue to fight to make sure our local law enforcement agencies have the resources they need to keep our communities safe.” 

“I am extremely pleased the Department of Justice agreed with our grant application and saw the need for assistance to law enforcement in Norwich,” Norwich Police Chief Joseph Angelino said, “This money will go a long way to assist in staffing and purchase of much needed equipment to assist in lengthy investigations.  This money will be used to fill a detective’s position in the Norwich Police force.”