Barr Delivers Federal Dollars to Upgrade Harrodsburg Police Equipment

Harrodsburg, KY- U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) secured $96,192 in federal funding to modernize equipment for the Harrodsburg Police Department as part of the Closing the Technology Gap initiative. Barr secured the funding through the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. He voted for the appropriations package earlier this month and President Trump recently signed the funding bill into law.

The funding will provide the Harrodsburg Police Department with 20 Taser 7 devices and related equipment. The project is designed to enhance officer safety, improve de-escalation capabilities, and equip officers with modern, less-lethal tools to protect the community.

"Providing our law enforcement officers with modern, effective tools is essential to public safety," said Congressman Barr. "I'll always fight for our law enforcement so that they can defend our communities and keep us safe. I also want to thank President Trump for signing this funding bill into law and making strategic investments like this to support our police."

Harrodsburg officials identified this project as a critical priority to close technology gaps and strengthen officer readiness. The new tasers will allow officers to respond more safely to dangerous situations, reducing the risk of serious injury for both law enforcement and the community.

"Thanks to Congressman Barr, our department will be able to equip officers with modern, life-saving technology," said Harrodsburg Police Chief Scott Elder. "This funding will help us protect our community and ensure our officers have the tools they need to do their jobs safely and effectively."

"We are extremely and profoundly fortunate to have a friend in government, Rep. Andy Barr, through whose support and assistance we received funding to help our local law enforcement provide a better and safer level of service to our community. Thank you, Rep. Andy Barr, for your continued leadership, dedication, and support,"said Mayor of Harrodsburg Bob Williams.

"This is exactly the kind of investment that makes our community safer," said Mercer County Judge/Executive Sarah Steele. "Congressman Barr fought to secure this funding, so our police officers have modern equipment to keep themselves and the public safe, and we're thankful for his continued support of law enforcement."

"Strong public safety starts with cooperation at every level of government, and this announcement is welcome news. I recently joined Attorney General Russell Coleman to highlight state-funded protective vests for law enforcement across Kentucky. Building on that commitment to giving officers the tools they need to serve, I commend Rep. Barr for securing federal support for Harrodsburg Police Department, directly supporting the officers who serve and protect our community," said State Senator Amanda Mays Bledsoe (R-KY-12).

"Without a doubt the funding Congressman Barr secured will go a long way toward providing our police department with the tools they need to protect and serve the people of Harrodsburg safely and effectively. I appreciate Congressman Barr's commitment to Harrodsburg and our Commonwealth," said State Representative Kim King (R-KY-55).

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