Jamestown Police Department to receive $16K grant for gloves, barricades

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — City of Jamestown police have been awarded a $16,754 grant for improving officer safety and managing public events, Congressman Nick Langworthy announced Friday.

Of that total, $10,000 is allocated to purchase disposable nitrile gloves, while the remaining $6,754 will fund portable barricades, Langworthy said.

The gloves are meant to protect Jamestown police from illness and hazardous substances, such as fentanyl, as well as ensure evidence preservation. The barricades will be used for public safety at special events, crime scenes, and emergencies.

“Our Jamestown police officers put their lives on the line every day to protect our families and neighborhoods, and they deserve the resources to keep themselves and our community safe,” said Langworthy.

“By investing in essential equipment like gloves to shield officers from hazardous substances and barriers to secure public spaces during emergencies, we’re addressing their immediate operational needs to continue to do their jobs well.”

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