YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat of Cleveland, met with local law enforcement today to discuss the importance of federal funds to maintain safety.

The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) program has provided more than $15 million to help Ohio police departments.

Locally, it provides funds to city, county and township police to purchase equipment such as cars, pistols and body cameras.

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