GIPD receives grant to upgrade technology and public safety enhancements

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KLKN) — The Grand Island Police Department (GIPD) received a grant from the Fiscal Year 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program.

The grant is for $29,838.

According to GIPD, 75% of the grant will be used to upgrade computers in GIPD patrol vehicles. The other 25% will be allocated to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office for license plate readers.

The award was approved by the Office of Justice Programs on July 31.