THE SANTA CRUZ POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN AWARDED A FEDERAL GRANT, WHICH IT PLANS TO USE FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW PATROL CARS. THE GRANT IS $37,125, AND WAS GIVEN TO SANTA CRUZ P-D BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. THE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT IS GIVEN IN AN EFFORT TO BETTER EQUIP LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY FOR GANG ENFORCEMENT. FINAL APPROVAL TO SPEND THE MONEY ON TWO FULLY OUTFITTED NEW CARS IS EXPECTED IN JULY.
