News Releases
Rep. Norcross Announces $1.875 Million Federal Grant to Hire Additional South Jersey Police Officers
Norcross: “This funding will enable the Camden County Police Department to continue its mission of being a national example of community policing at its best.”
Camden, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a $1.875 million U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) Hiring Program (CHP) grant for the Camden County Police Department. The Department will utilize the grant award to hire 15 new officers.
Norcross: “This is a life and death matter and their care cannot wait.”
Camden, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced urgent new legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to provide emergency mental health care for veterans seeking assistance.
Norcross: “This represents another critical & necessary infrastructure investment for our region and its future.”
Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant award for Cooper’s Ferry Partnership, Inc. and the City of Camden in the amount of $1,469,347 for a significant South Jersey infrastructure project.
Norcross: “The Hugg-Harrison-Glover House links us to our past and we must find ways to preserve the history that helped shape the community we enjoy today.”
Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today sent the following letter to the Federal Highway Administration as it relates to historic South Jersey landmark located in Bellmawr, NJ:
Norcross: “This money is a great investment in the futures of the students of South Jersey.”
Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a $1.1 million U.S. Department of Labor grant for the Housing Authority of the City of Camden for its YouthBuild program.
Norcross: “This funding will help our local researchers break new ground as they work to discover the cause of a disease affecting children & families.”
Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a $483,000 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)/National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant for Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM) for Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry Research as it relates to Mitochondrial Disease.
Norcross: “Our Local Heroes Need to be Equipped with Modern Gear to do Their Jobs Safely.”
Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a $126,667 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the Laurel Springs, New Jersey Fire Department.
Camden, New Jersey-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today welcomed civil rights icon and U.S. Congressman John Lewis to Camden, New Jersey for important discussions on gun violence and designating a City property linked to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as an historic landmark.
Norcross: “The heroes who protect our communities around the clock need reliable equipment and gear when they rush toward danger.”
Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced separate U.S. Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) have been awarded to the Audubon Park Fire Department and Collingswood Fire Department to acquire modern equipment for their firefighters.
Norcross: “This federal grant will bring on needed personnel to provide the highest level of service to the community when emergencies arise.”
Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a $5,240,424 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant for the Camden Fire Department. The funds will enable the department to hire 27 full-time firefighters with salary and benefits for the City’s nine fire companies.