Northam To Shore Up Public Safety With More Than 110 Million Dollars In COVID Relief Funds

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam continues to take advantage of American Rescue Plan funding available and on Thursday announced 114 million dollars in new resources to promote public safety and prevent and reduce crime. The Governor’s proposal includes 62 million dollars in hazard pay and compensation for public safety officials, 35 million to address COVID-19 in correctional facilities, and 17 million dollars for crime reduction and prevention programs and services for victims of crimes.