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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Oct 17, 2022

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced two new grant programs to support local law enforcement on Friday, Chattanoogan.com reports. The move comes after the recent launch of the $100 million Violent Crime Intervention Fund and continued Proven Crime Prevention investments. The initiative includes $24 million to support basic training and $30 million for recruitment bonuses. Gov. Lee also announced these additional steps to fight crime: funding for 100 additional Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers; increased frequency of training for new recruits; creation of a statewide network of correctional officer training programs; more than $4 million in professional development programs for correctional officers; and more than $25 million for jails to operate crime and recidivism reduction programs.