U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced that The Justice Department has awarded several grants as part of its Comprehensive Strategy for Reducing Violent Crime. Instituted by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in May 2021, the strategy focuses on harnessing federal resources, intelligence, and expertise as a force-multiplier with state, local, and Tribal law enforcement.
“Fighting violent crime is one of our top priorities, especially at this moment when gunfire has become the #1 killer of our young people,” said U.S. Attorney Mark Totten. “We’re thrilled to see these grants given to multiple agencies across Michigan to help prevent and prosecute violent crime.”
Through this funding, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan is pleased to announce that the Department’s COPS Office awarded funding to the below agencies to violent crime and maintain public safety.
2023 COPS Office Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) Awards
| Officers Funded | Amount for Hiring | Amount for Equipment & Training | Total Amount of Awards | |
| Bay Mills Indian Community | – | – | $558,895 | $558,895 |
| Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians | 1 | $545,529 | $117,375 | $662,904 |
| Keweenaw Bay Indian Community | 1 | $395,978 | $140,902 | $536,880 |
| Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi | 1 | $521,675 | $166,836 | $688,511 |
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