Fischer Announces Over $11M for Law Enforcement, UN Research in Funding Bill; Urges Senate Passage

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced she has secured $11.3 million for 13 law enforcement projects across the state, and two research projects at the University of Nebraska. “Law enforcement across the state work around the clock to keep us safe, and it is my job to help make sure they have the tools needed to do so,” Fischer said. “These projects at the University of Nebraska will help them remain a leader in research and innovation. I will keep working in the Senate to bring federal investments back to our state.” This funding was included in the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2027 released by the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill now awaits consideration by the Senate. The law enforcement projects included are as follows : $1.4 million for Nebraska State Patrol to purchase equipment and software for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. $1 million for Dakota County’s Regional dispatch radio and 911 system upgrade. $1 million for Douglas County’s Interoperable Public Safety Response project. $825,000 for the City of Omaha’s Mobile Drone Detection System. $774,000 for Adams County Building Security and Surveillance Enhancement project. $600,000 for the City of Alliance’s Interoperable Communications Enhancement project. $450,000 for Region Council 26’s dispatch system upgrades. $198,000 for Franklin County Sheriff’s Office’s purchase of radio communications equipment. $141,000 for Banner County Sheriff’s Office’s purchase of new patrol cars. $139,000 for Morrill County’s purchase of communications equipment. $104,000 for Scottsbluff Police Department’s drone program. $69,000 for Friend Police Department’s purchase of law enforcement equipment. $35,000 for Valley County’s purchase of equipment to improve the process of inmate booking. The University of Nebraska projects included are as follows : $2.5 million for University of Nebraska to purchase equipment and develop space to design, build, test, model, and validate products that grow Nebraska’s bioeconomy. $2 million for University of Nebraska to modernize and expand comparative biomedical research training at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. See full bill text here . ###