ST. CLOUD, Fla. — The city of Saint Cloud is getting more money to hire new police officers.
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The U.S. Department of Justice is awarding the police department $750,000.
It will be used to hire six additional officers.
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“Securing Department of Justice COPS grant funding is a significant win for our community,” said Police Chief Douglas Goerke. “These vital resources will enable us to enhance our law enforcement capabilities, bolster community policing initiatives, and foster a safer environment for all residents of St. Cloud.”
Those officers will support the department’s “Community Engagement Unit,” which puts officers at events or patrolling the lakefront.
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