Cornyn: Lubbock to receive more than $200K for law enforcement equipment - KCBD

U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced the City of Lubbock will receive $219,215 in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice to equip local law enforcement with updated public safety technology. The funding includes a forensic 3D laser scanner for detailed 3D crime scene renderings and a portable bomb x-ray to scan suspicious material for potential threats. This federal money comes from the DOJ's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. Senator Cornyn supported this program, voting to fund it as part of last year's Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. This investment brings critical tools to local law enforcement, benefiting Lubbock residents near Texas Tech or the South Plains Mall. The new equipment will allow for more precise crime scene analysis and improved threat assessment, potentially leading to faster investigations and safer responses to hazardous situations.