Ciscomani Touts Preliminary $4.2 Million for Oro Valley Police Department to Strengthen Public Safety

Oro Valley, AZ - Congressman Juan Ciscomani today visited the Oro Valley Police Department to highlight $4.2 million in preliminary federal funding he secured through the House Appropriations Committee to equip the Town's new Police Department headquarters with the technology and equipment needed to support law enforcement and enhance public safety across Southern Arizona.

The funding cleared its first major legislative hurdle during the House Appropriations Committee's consideration of the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations bills. Congressman Ciscomani is the only member of Arizona's congressional delegation serving on the House or Senate Appropriations Committee.

Ciscomani's continued advocacy to Southern Arizona was applauded by local Oro Valley leaders.

"The Oro Valley Police Department and the Town of Oro Valley are grateful to Congressman Ciscomani for his continued support of our public safety priorities," said Oro Valley Police Chief Kara Riley."Investments such as this strengthen not only a single agency, but the entire region serving residents across Southern Arizona by ensuring our officers have the modern technology and equipment necessary to protect our community."

"This funding is a big step forward to complete the new Oro Valley Police Headquarters and addresses a long-standing public safety need of our community," said Oro Valley Town Manager Jeff Wilkins. "Congressman Ciscomani's leadership is instrumental in securing the funding, and without his support, Oro Valley would not likely receive this much-needed funding. We're grateful for his support and for the impact this has for our Town."

"We are very grateful for the efforts of Congressman Ciscomani on behalf of Oro Valley. He has been instrumental in helping our Town obtain federal funding for critical projects such as bridge repairs," said Oro Valley Vice Mayor Melanie Barrett. "Now, as the Town is moving forward with the purchase of a new police station to assist our officers, the Congressman is again assisting us in seeking funding for technology and other remodeling. Providing this expanded and modern space to our Oro Valley police will help us maintain our position as one of the safest cities in Arizona and keep taxes as low as possible for our residents. We appreciate the collaborative relationship we have been able to build as well as federal assistance offered, and the positive impact it has had on Oro Valley."

"Public safety has always been one of the Town Council's highest priorities. Congressman Juan Ciscomani's support in securing $4.2 million for the technology needed for modern policing in our new police headquarters is a significant investment in the safety and well-being of our community and surrounding region," said Oro Valley Mayor Joe Winfield."We are deeply grateful for his leadership and advocacy. His efforts will help ensure our officers have the resources they need to serve our residents effectively while being good stewards of taxpayer dollars."

With this new federal investment, Oro Valley's Police Department will be powered by cutting-edge technology, ready to respond faster and smarter, and positioned to keep the community safer than ever before. From state-of-the-art communications to advanced crime-solving tools, these upgrades will help officers protect Oro Valley's families and meet the demands of a growing community.

"Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe, and they deserve to have the equipment and technology needed to do their jobs effectively," said Congressman Ciscomani. "As Arizona's only member of the House Appropriations Committee, I'm committed to bringing federal resources back home to strengthen public safety. This targeted investment will help the Oro Valley Police Department better protect families, improve emergency response, and ensure officers have the modern tools they need to serve our community. Public safety starts with making sure our officers have the resources they need to protect the people they serve."

This investment builds on Congressman Ciscomani's continued commitment to the Town of Oro Valley. In Fiscal Year 2024, he secured $7 million, which was signed into law, for the Town's Bridge Replacement Project to address critical maintenance and repair needs to strengthen the community's long-term infrastructure.

The Oro Valley Police Department project is one of 20 Community Project Funding requests totaling $42.7 million that Congressman Ciscomani secured in this year's appropriations bills for projects across Arizona's Sixth Congressional District.

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