LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On October 13, U.S. Attorney Jonathon D. Ross announced that the Department of Justice awarded the state $145,767 to support Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) in Eastern Arkansas.
The funding will help support community efforts to address violent crime and gun violence in the district.
“Community outreach helps to build trust and foster dialogue between law enforcement and the community it serves, resulting in increased safety and effective policing,” Ross stated.
PSN is a nationwide program that began over two decades ago to provide an evidence-based and community-oriented response to gun violence.
The program has helped achieve overall reductions in violent crime— including gun homicides in neighborhoods where their strategies have been implemented.
The awards will be made as part of the regular end-of-fiscal year cycle. More information about awards under PSN and other OJP grants can be found on the OJP Grant Awards Page.