Federal stimulus grant will pay for new Norwich PD detective
NORWICH – The Norwich City Police Department has been awarded a $288,188 federal grant that will allow the addition of a full-time detective who’ll take aim at combating drug-related crimes.
On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Michael Arcuri (D-Utica) joined Norwich Police Chief Joseph Angelino and Norwich Mayor Joseph Maiurano at the Police Department to announce that the U.S. Department of Justice had awarded the city the competitive grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in order to help combat drug-related crime.
The police applied for the grant citing increases in drug and firearm-related crimes in the City of Norwich.
The grant was awarded based on factors including the area’s population, crime rates and financial need.
The funds will cover the cost of hiring a new full-time detective for the next two years and purchasing of new equipment designed to infiltrate local drug operations.
“This money will go a long way to assist in staffing and to purchase much-needed equipment to assist in lengthy investigations,” said Angelino.
Angelino explained that the PD had been without a full-time detective for more than two years when 12-hour shifts were implemented to reduce overtime costs.
“The City of Norwich places great value on the quality of life and a big part of that marketing is our police force,” said Maiurano. “Our police allow our citizens and visitors a feeling of safety. Not only does this help the City of Norwich, but this grant will enhance the greater Norwich area and Chenango County as a whole.”
“In past investigations, we’ve had to rely upon assistance from the Chenango County Sheriff or the New York State Police to borrow not only equipment, but personnel in order to further an investigation,” said Angelino.
The chief said the department would assign one of its current patrolmen to the post and that the vacancy created would be filled by hiring an additional officer.
“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,” said Arcuri.
On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Michael Arcuri (D-Utica) joined Norwich Police Chief Joseph Angelino and Norwich Mayor Joseph Maiurano at the Police Department to announce that the U.S. Department of Justice had awarded the city the competitive grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in order to help combat drug-related crime.
The police applied for the grant citing increases in drug and firearm-related crimes in the City of Norwich.
The grant was awarded based on factors including the area’s population, crime rates and financial need.
The funds will cover the cost of hiring a new full-time detective for the next two years and purchasing of new equipment designed to infiltrate local drug operations.
“This money will go a long way to assist in staffing and to purchase much-needed equipment to assist in lengthy investigations,” said Angelino.
Angelino explained that the PD had been without a full-time detective for more than two years when 12-hour shifts were implemented to reduce overtime costs.
“The City of Norwich places great value on the quality of life and a big part of that marketing is our police force,” said Maiurano. “Our police allow our citizens and visitors a feeling of safety. Not only does this help the City of Norwich, but this grant will enhance the greater Norwich area and Chenango County as a whole.”
“In past investigations, we’ve had to rely upon assistance from the Chenango County Sheriff or the New York State Police to borrow not only equipment, but personnel in order to further an investigation,” said Angelino.
The chief said the department would assign one of its current patrolmen to the post and that the vacancy created would be filled by hiring an additional officer.
“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,” said Arcuri.
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