NASHVILLE — With early voting beginning next week in the Nov. 8 general election, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday touted his $100 million “Violent Crime Intervention Fund” included in this year’s budget.
The Republican governor invited local law enforcement agencies to apply for the grants which are to be used to strengthen public safety in communities across the state.
“As Americans face rising crime nationwide, Tennessee is equipping law enforcement with the tools needed to keep every community safe,” Lee stated in a news release. “Unprecedented times call for unprecedented support. I invite all police departments and sheriff’s offices to engage this opportunity so the state can thoughtfully invest these dollars in proven methods that will curb violent crime and strengthen public safety.”
The governor added: “Every Tennessean deserves to feel safe in their community, and our local law enforcement agencies deserve access to the resources needed to deliver that quality of life.”