10-29-2008 - AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry today allocated $557,000 to help the San Antonio Police Department target transnational gang activity. This grant is awarded under the federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and distributed by the Governors Criminal Justice Division (CJD).
for more information: http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/11491/
Key Points:
Gov. Perry allocates $557,000 to San Antonio Police Department
Funds will be used to combat transnational gangs
Funds are awarded through the Governor's Criminal Justice Division
Gov. Perry plans to ask the legislature for continued border security funding
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