Maryland State, Local Law Enforcement Agencies Can Now Apply For $3.5M In Sexual Assault Kit Testing Grants
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) -- Law enforcement agencies at the state and local levels can now apply for a share of $3.5 million in funding to test sexual assault evidence kits, Gov. Larry Hogan's administration announced Monday.
The money is part of a grant program Hogan signed into law in May. State police and local agencies can apply for funding to pay for the testing of kits collected since May 2018.
In a statement, officials said the grant will equip law enforcement with more resources to take predators off the streets and bring justice for sexual assault victims.
Agencies have until 3 p.m. November 18 to apply.
