So..."Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (H.R. 2029), which was signed into law on December 18, 2015" As a result the DOJ announced that, effective immediately, all new equitable sharing payments to state and local law enforcement agencies through the federal asset forfeiture program will cease for the foreseeable future.
Wow, this is seriously going to change local law enforcement. Many departments of all sizes use these funds for all kinds of things such as scout cars, gear, training, the works. Some more than others are going to have real problems because of this move. Those municipalities that have been shorting the funding on their police departments are going to have to pony up or consider alternative options.... this is a big change.
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