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Lufkin council accepts $45,000 Edward Byrne criminal justice grant for police forensics
Summary
The Lufkin City Council voted to accept a $45,000 Governor Edward Byrne Criminal Justice Grant for the Lufkin Police Department to buy a forensic computer, workstation, software and training; the public hearing drew no speakers and the resolution carried by voice vote.
The Lufkin City Council voted to accept a $45,000 Governor Edward Byrne Criminal Justice Grant for the Lufkin Police Department, funding that staff said will be used to buy a forensic computer, a dedicated workstation, related software and training.
Kevin, a city staff presenter, said, “Lufkin Police Department applied for $45,000 in grant funds from the Governor's Criminal Justice Grant Program. This is intended for law enforcement needs, including equipment, technology, and training. This resolution accepts the funding and will be used to purchase a new forensic computer, workstation, necessary software, and related training.” Staff recommended approval and the public hearing produced no speakers.
After brief council comments, a motion and second were recorded and the council approved the resolution by unanimous voice vote. The city did not record any public objections during the hearing, and staff will proceed with the acceptance and procurement steps identified in the grant application.
The grant is aimed at enhancing the police department’s forensic capabilities; the city manager’s office said staff would be available to provide line-item details on request. The council’s vote was recorded as a general voice vote; no roll-call tally was provided in the meeting record.
