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Justice Department Allocates Over $63.5 Million to East Baton Rouge Parish Under Model Cities Initiative to Tackle Violent Crime

Federal funding aims to enhance law enforcement capacity and public safety through comprehensive, community-driven strategies in Baton Rouge and three other cities

The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded East Baton Rouge Parish $63.5 million as part of its Model Cities Initiative, a program designed to reduce violent crime and restore law and order. Selected from nearly 50 applicants, Baton Rouge will use the funds to expand law enforcement resources, modernize crime data sys…