… which was about $2.5 million, which we received 18 new officers that didn't cost the taxpayers one penny. $2.5 million from the federal government. 18 new officers, no taxpayer dollars. We had a safer grant for the El Paso Fire Department that had an additional 15 firefighters that they received through a grant too. So our men and women in uniform are working really, really hard to protect this community. And remember, we are still one of the safest communities in the United States. (19:58–20:07)
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