Justice

1. Justice Assistance Grants

Seventeen cities in Hennepin County are receiving $5.5 million in crime-fighting grants from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. More about Justice Assistance Grants

2. Increased Crime Lab Staff to Process DNA Evidence

Recovery Act funds are helping the Hennepin County Sheriff improve public safety by adding new crime lab staff and reducing a backlog for DNA processing. More about Crime Lab Staff

3. Reducing Mortgage Fraud and Crime Related to Vacant Properties

The Housing Preservation Project is partnering with the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office in fighting mortgage fraud. More about Reducing Mortgage Fraud

4. Increasing Access to Orders for Protection at the Domestic Abuse Service Center

Funding will restore previously eliminated positions at the Domestic Abuse Service Center to assist victims of domestic violence. More about Increasing Access to Orders for Protection