Fort Worth, Texas — The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Ryan Raybould, announced new federal awards through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The grants are designed to deepen multijurisdictional partnerships and support local efforts to fight crime and improve community safety in the rapidly growing Tarrant County region.
According to the release, Fort Worth has been awarded $577,626 to acquire a new Laboratory Information Management System. This investment aims to enhance forensic efficiency and evidence processing, allowing investigators to manage rising case volumes in the city. The Department of Justice stated that these resources are intended to help law enforcement meet the evolving needs of the expanding metropolitan area.
Other jurisdictions in Tarrant County also received funding. Tarrant County was awarded funds to expand mental health assistance for police calls, ensuring officers responding to individuals in crisis have expert support. Arlington will use its award to purchase Glock MOS pistols with red dot sights to bolster officer safety.
Additionally, North Richland Hills received $12,033 to implement an indoor drone program, a tool intended to improve situational awareness and reduce risks during complex operations such as building searches.
