Rep. Calvert Secures $3.8 Million for Riverside County Public Safety Projects

May 14, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) voted along with a majority of the House Appropriations Committee to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies bill. At Rep. Calvert’s request, the bill included Community Project Funding for two projects in the 41 st Congressional District: $2,815,000 for the City of Corona Police Department’s Real Time Information Center Enhancement Project – The funding would upgrade the City of Corona’s real-time information center by acquiring and expanding security camera coverage throughout the city, software upgrades, and upgraded operator workstations. $1,000,000 to establish the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Real Time Intelligence Center East Project in the City of Palm Desert – The funding would transition the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Real Time Intelligence Center from a part-time pilot to a fully operational 24/7 facility by acquiring high-performance workstations, upgraded software, and other technology equipment. “Now, more than ever, it’s critical for our law enforcement personnel to have situational awareness and real time information to better serve and protect our communities,” said Rep. Calvert . “By working together with the Corona Police Department and Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, I have been able to secure funding for projects that will improve public safety and keep the families I represent safe.” “Congressman Calvert has always stepped up for Corona, and this is another example,” said Corona Vice Mayor Wes Speake . “The $2.8 million for our Real Time Information Center gives our officers the tools they need to stay safe and keep our community safe. We appreciate the Congressman’s continued commitment to bringing resources home and supporting the people who serve on the front line every day.” “The City of Corona thanks Congressman Calvert for his strong leadership and commitment to funding transformative technologies that enhance public safety and reflect the very best of public service,” said Corona Police Chief Robert Newman . “By championing innovations that protect our neighborhoods and strengthen our communities, Congressman Calvert is helping build a safer, more secure future for the citizens of Corona and its region. The City is grateful for your vision and dedication!” The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office issued the following statement: “The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is grateful to Congressman Ken Calvert for his continued support of public safety and his recognition of the importance of advancing technology-driven policing solutions for our communities. The proposed funding for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Real Time Intelligence Center East will help us continue building a modern public safety infrastructure focused on crime reduction, rapid response, and real-time information sharing. Under the leadership of Sheriff Chad Bianco, our agency has remained committed to being both tough on crime and forward-thinking in how we protect our communities. The development of the RTIC represents a major step forward in leveraging technology, intelligence, and regional coordination to identify suspects faster, solve crimes more efficiently, and enhance officer and public safety.” In addition to the 41 st District Community Project Funding, the following Rep. Calvert priorities were included in the bill: $108 million (+$3 million over FY26) for the Missing and Exploited Children Program $13.5 million for the Anti-Methamphetamine Program $44 million for the Regional Information Sharing Activities Program, to assist local, state, federal, and tribal law enforcement in combating multijurisdictional crime ###