Grant for Police Drone

Victoria city and county are set to receive $28,502 from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. This funding is aimed at enhancing law enforcement efforts. The money will be evenly divided between them. The city plans to use its share to purchase a Chevy Tahoe, housing a drone for quicker crime scene response. This drone will aid in events like Bootfest for better crowd control and inaccessible crime scenes. The vehicle and equipment are in the process of being acquired, with Police Chief Chuck Young expressing gratitude for the grant and highlighting the drone’s significance.