REF:COPS MORE '98 Federal Grant
DATE: April 29, 1999

On 04/29/99, Mayor Michael B. Keys and Chief Michael Medders of the Elyria Police Department received confirmation that the Elyria Police Department will receive $221,025.00 Federal Grant monies under the COPS MORE '98 program.

This Grant will allow the police department to install and utilize fifty (50) mobile data terminals for police field work. The cost of this program will be split between the Federal government, which will provide 75% of the funding and the City of Elyria which will match 25% of the cost ($73,675.00).

Utilization of the mobile data terminals will allow officers to spend more time in the field dealing directly with police related problems and additionally, will give them instantaneous access to several sources of information. As a result of the time savings realized through this program, the officers will be able to spend more time assisting the citizens and providing assistance to the neighborhoods.

This program is a continuation of the efforts by the Elyria Police Department to utilize a community oriented approach to police services and problem solving.

Authorized by Chief Michael Medders

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