Lawmakers Announce $80K In Funding For New Britain Township Police

NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP, PA — The New Britain Township Police Department has been awarded an $80,000 grant through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD).

The funding was announced by State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and State Representatives Brian Munroe (D-144) and Shelby Labs (R-143).

The funds were made available as part of the PCCD’s Local Law Enforcement Support Grant program, using money from the Federal American Rescue Plan. The money will be used for in car camera systems and mobile modems.

“Our communities are safest when our local police have adequate resources to do their jobs,” said Senator Santarsiero. “These technological improvements will improve officer safety and provide accountability and transparency to the residents of New Britain Township.”

Rep. Munroe added, “As a former police officer, I recognize how important it is for local law enforcement to have up-to-date technology at hand. By enhancing their communications with in-car camera systems and cradlepoint mobile modems, we’re equipping the dedicated officers of the New Britain Township Police Department with more of the best tools possible to serve our community.”

“I am thrilled New Britain Township has received funding to support our local law enforcement,” said Rep. Labs. “The work they do in protecting our communities does not go unnoticed and this grant will ensure they have the equipment they need to continue that work.”

"These funds will further modernize the New Britain Township Police Department and improve police services to the New Britain Township community," said New Britain Township Police Chief Richard Clowser. "This technology can be costly and take years to program into budgets. The awarding of this grant and other grants greatly helps the Township achieve its goals more quickly and efficiently, therefore providing the professional services that the community deserves."

The Local Law Enforcement Support Grant is designed to provide law enforcement agencies with the necessary resources to implement information technology improvements, purchase or upgrade equipment, cover nontraditional law enforcement personnel costs, support retention
and recruitment efforts, and provide necessary training and cover related expenses.