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Elko accepts $55,725 OCJA grant to support gang diversion and enforcement
Summary
Council approved acceptance of a $55,725 Office of Criminal Justice Assistance grant for a gang diversion and enforcement project; police staff said prior grants produced positive outcomes for youth outreach and targeted operations.
The Elko City Council voted to accept a $55,725 grant from the Office of Criminal Justice Assistance to fund a gang diversion and enforcement project.
Police staff summarized that the grant supports youth outreach, recruitment and retaliation-response coordination in schools and the community and cited positive outcomes from prior similar grants. The award requires no local match. Council moved and seconded the item and approved acceptance by voice vote.
The police representative noted the grant funds have been used for targeted operations and for coordination with state and local partners. Council members voiced support for continuing the program and for further coordination with schools and community stakeholders.
Next steps: staff will execute grant acceptance and proceed with program implementation under the police department’s oversight.
