Oklahoma counties to receive sheriff office assistance grants

OKLAHOMA (KXII) - All 77 counties in Oklahoma are set to receive sheriff’s office assistance grants through the Attorney General’s Office.

According to a press release, House Bill 2914 created the Oklahoma Sheriff’s Office Funding Assistance Grant Program and appropriated $18 million to the fund. Counties were invited to apply for grants from $150,000 to $300,000, depending on their total property valuation.

“This funding to all 77 counties will help sheriff’s offices statewide strengthen their operations and enhance public safety,” Attorney General Gentner Drummond said. “I appreciate the work of the Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association in helping to ensure all counties receive support.”

The funds can be used for sheriff office operations including training, technology, equipment, capital improvements and more, the release said.