Bucks Police departments, victims' support services get grants to help domestic violence victims

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has allocated more than $5 million to enhance safety in Lower Bucks County through grants awarded to local police departments and organizations dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence and elderly crimes. 

This funding aims to equip law enforcement with the resources necessary for effective community policing.

Police Departments Funded:

• Central Bucks Regional Police Department:
  • $162,467 for National Incident-Based Reporting System implementation
• Falls Township:
  • $204,650 for the Bucks County Human Services Co-Responder Program
  • $99,105 for Pathfinder software integration
• Lower Makefield Township:
  • $51,573 for National Incident-Based Reporting System implementation
• Yardley Borough:
  • $46,635 for National Incident-Based Reporting System compliance

In addition to police department funding, several organizations focused on victim support have also received significant grants. These funds will enhance services for various groups, particularly women and the elderly, who may be vulnerable to crime.

Organizations Supporting Crime Victims:

• Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA):
  • $125,000 in STOP Violence Against Women Act funding
  • $1.29 million for Victims of Crime Act support
  • $190,000 for a statewide crisis response project
• A Women’s Place:
  • $672,985 for services for domestic violence victims
• Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania:
  • $535,140 for legal services for domestic abuse victims
• Senior LAW Center:
  • $1.45 million to support programs for elderly crime victims