Arizona-Based Network Receives $4 Million Federal Grant to Support Collaborative Law Enforcement Efforts

        PHOENIX – Today, U.S. Attorney John S. Leonardo announced that the Rocky Mountain Information Network (“RMIN”), which is based in Phoenix, Ariz., has been chosen to receive a $4,065,855 grant from the Office of Justice Programs, which is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice.

        The RMIN offers a variety of services and support to federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and parts of Canada.  These services and support include a secure information-sharing and communications system.  The RMIN supports efforts to eradicate organized and violent crime, gang activity, terrorism, human trafficking, identity theft, and other regional priorities.

        “It is extremely rewarding to see that, despite this time of financial constraints, we are able to continue to support the highest priorities of our regional law enforcement partners,” stated U.S. Attorney John S. Leonardo.  “This award recognizes the continued need for greater collaboration between law enforcement agencies at every level.  I congratulate the Rocky Mountain Information Network on this well-deserved award.”

Additional information about BJA and its programs is at: https://www.bja.gov/Default.aspx

Information about OJP and its programs can be found at: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov.

RELEASE NUMBER:   2015-056_Rocky Mtn. Grant

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