NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) has been awarded a federal public safety grant to support local traffic enforcement and equipment needs.
Police Chief Keith Messer informed the city council that the department received approximately $45,000 through the Operation Pullover (OPO) grant program.
The funding will help the department cover officer overtime costs and purchase specialized equipment.
Messer also shared department updates, noting that one officer conducted 14 arrests single-handedly over the past month.
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