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Burleson County applies for multiple public-safety grants; sheriff reports staffing openings
Summary
The court voted to apply for VOCA, VAWA, JAG and two FEMA SHSP grant programs; Sheriff Gene Hermes reported jail population and staff vacancies, and a public commenter raised concerns about cooperation with the sheriff’s office.
Burleson County Commissioners Court on Jan. 8 approved motions to apply for several public-safety grant programs, and county officials gave routine reports on jail population and 911 call volume.
The court authorized applications for the FY25 VOCA General Victim Assistance grant, the VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) Justice and Training Program FY2025 grant, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for FY25, and two FEMA State Homeland Security Program grant tracks (SHSP-R and SHSP-NPA) for Federal Fiscal…
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