City of Austin receives funds to promote public safety, other Central Texas departments included

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texas police departments, including the city of Austin, were granted nearly $600,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice Community Policing Development Microgrants program, according to U.S. Senator John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) office.

The program looks for solutions to combat crime, increase officer recruitment and retention efforts, and highlight the positive impact of law enforcement in communities.

“Texans’ loyalties lie with our brave men and women in law enforcement, and they deserve to have every tool at their disposal to ensure our communities are safe and secure,” Cornyn said.

Here’s a breakdown of the amount awarded to the departments, per the release. • City of Austin - $175,000 • City of College Station - $174,540 • Killeen Independent School Distri