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Department of Justice Awards More Than $295.8 Million To Improve Tribal Public Safety

On September 30, 2020, the Department of Justice announced more than $295.8 million in awards to improve public safety, serve victims of crime, and support youth programs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. More than $103 million was awarded under the Justice Department’s Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) to enhance law enforcement and tribal justice practices, expand victim services, and sustain crime prevention and intervention...