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Sen. Cassidy announces $1.8M for Public Health Initiatives at Louisiana Law Enforcement Agencies

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. announced the Department of Justice is awarding $1.8 million in federal funds to several Louisiana law enforcement agencies for substance abuse treatment programs, intellectual property protections and police department reform efforts.

“Law enforcement does so much for us, and we should invest in their health and safety,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This federal funding provides essential improvements for mental health and substance abuse treatment programs at our state’s law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities.”

Programs receiving funding include: