OCTOBER 8, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE #19-1008
CONTACT: SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251
JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AWARDED GRANT
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received notification from the Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Council on Monday that Jackson County has been awarded $129,399.00 through the Federal Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The grant monies are designated for updating mobile and portable radios for deputies. Currently, radio equipment used by deputies are in need of being updated due to age. It is important for deputies to have reliable radio communications equipment to be able to better serve the community and keep deputies safe.