Law enforcement agencies in Bourbon, Cherokee, and Montgomery Counties receive grant money to help improve services for victims of crime.

 The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office will receive $18,000, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office will get nearly $30,000 and the Coffeyville Police Department will receive $45,000 all to strengthen crime prevention and improve services for victims, as well as addressing technology and equipment needs, and support mental health services.

The funding comes from the 2024 Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. A total of $2.3 million was awarded to agencies across the state.