Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $20M of Funding Awards for Operation Bold Blue Line

RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the Criminal Justice Services Board awarded approximately $20 million to local and state criminal justice programs in Virginia. Youngkin unveiled Operation Bold Blue Line in October to support concrete actions being taken across the Commonwealth to reduce violent crime.

“Today’s grant funding provides Bold Blue Line with resources for Virginia localities to address violent crime through a combination of comprehensive law enforcement, prosecutorial, and community-based initiatives, as well as providing much needed equipment and technology for law enforcement training academies in Virginia,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Today’s award also supports my officer hiring initiative, ‘Option V’ that encourages certified law enforcement officers from other states to become certified in Virginia and work for a Virginia law enforcement agency.”  

“Operation Ceasefire is an important initiative to reduce violent criminal activity, especially among serious and repeat offenders in Virginia’s 12 highest crime cities. With the grants awarded today, this initiative will reduce violent crime by investing in gang prevention, supporting community policing in high-crime neighborhoods, and prosecuting gun crime. I am proud to partner with Governor Youngkin to protect and keep Virginians safe,” said Attorney General Jason Miyares.

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