Department of Justice to Announce $165 million in Grant Funding to Agencies Within the State of North Carolina

RALEIGH, NC  – Department of Justice officials, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and State Bureau of Investigation Director Bob Schurmeier will announce Department of Justice grants awarded to state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies.

WHAT: Announcement of $165 million in Department of Justice grants to the State of North Carolina to support violent crime reduction, opioid/substance abuse reduction efforts, school safety, victim services, transitional housing for domestic violence victims, law enforcement activities, justice mental health, and juvenile justice.

WHO: US Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina Robert J. Higdon, Jr.

Governor Roy Cooper

US Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina Matthew G.T. Martin

NC State Bureau of Investigation Director Bob Schurmeier

Department of Justice COPS Office Director Keith                                     

WHEN:Friday, November 1, 2019                                

          11:00 a.m. EDT

WHERE: Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District
150 Fayetteville Street
Suite 2100
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601                         

OPEN PRESS

MEDIA CHECK-IN:    Media representatives should check in with Don Connelly no later than 10:45 a.m.