Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant
Summary
The city accepted a $500,000 state grant to fund four part-time positions focused on gun violence outreach and forensic evidence testing for recovered firearms.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
$500,000 grant revenue and associated part-time staffing costs.
Chesapeake residents and law enforcement benefit from enhanced crime-solving capabilities and community outreach.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Man injured after shooting on Sunrise Ave., Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A man is injured after a shooting that took place in the 2000 block of Sunrise Ave. on Nov. 1, according to the Chesapeake Police Department. Police responded to the incident after an adult male arrived at a local hospital wi...
City Council (Regular) - Sep 8, 2026
The city accepted a $500,000 state grant to fund four part-time positions focused on gun violence outreach and forensic evidence testing for recovered firearms.
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