Mahoning County Commissioners have taken significant steps to enhance public safety funding during their meeting on September 25, 2025. The board approved multiple resolutions supporting grant applications to the Ohio Department of Public Safety and the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, totaling over $178,000, with no local match required.

Among the key resolutions, the commissioners endorsed an application for the IDEPT grant amounting to $37,005.31, and the STEP grant for $43,188.45. Additionally, they supported a $55,000 application for the 2026 Safe Communities Grant and a $43,063 request for the Body-Worn Camera Grant Program. These funds are aimed at bolstering law enforcement capabilities and improving community safety.

The unanimous approval of these resolutions reflects the county's commitment to securing resources that will enhance public safety measures without imposing additional financial burdens on local taxpayers. The grants will provide essential support for law enforcement initiatives, including the implementation of body-worn cameras, which are crucial for transparency and accountability.

As the county moves forward with these applications, the commissioners emphasized the importance of these funds in fostering safer communities. The next steps will involve awaiting responses from the respective state departments regarding the grant applications, with hopes for swift approval to begin implementing the funded programs.