...parking lots and carrying loads during neighborhood cleanups. Money to purchase the vehicle came from the local law enforcement block grant program run by the U.S. Department of Justice, which awards money annually to agencies based on their level...

...that have traditionally relied on municipal tax dollars. In South Carolina and Georgia, cuts to the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant program would be very noticeable. In 2002, the budget for the program was reduced from $521 million to $400...

...later this year, sheriff's Deputy Bruce Nelson said Friday. The money - to be awarded through the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program - is designated for use in community crime prevention programs and could be made available by Oct. 1...