Rep. Aguilar Delivers Over $1 Million to Strengthen Public Safety and Security in Rialto

The community project funding will help the City of Rialto improve public safety by purchasing essential surveillance technology and software for emergency response and crime prevention

Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,031,000 in community project funding for the City of Rialto's Police Station Technology, Safety and Equipment Project. This grant funding will improve public safety and security by allowing the Rialto Police Department to develop a Real-Time Crime Center and Dispatch Center to better respond to incidents, purchase essential surveillance technology and strengthen the department's cybersecurity. You can watch the full video of the press conference here and find photos from the event above and here.

"It is crucial that our law enforcement is equipped with the tools they need to do their jobs so they can keep residents safe," said Rep. Pete Aguilar. "That's why I am so proud that I secured over $1 million in funding for the hardworking men and women of the Rialto Police Department who protect our community every day. This project will improve public safety and reduce crime by allowing the Rialto Police Department to develop a Real-Time Crime Center and Dispatch Center to more effectively monitor and respond to incidents. I'll continue to fight for more resources that help make life better and safer for Inland Empire families."

"With Congressman Aguilar's support, the Rialto Police Department will have the tools to respond faster and keep our community safer," said Mayor Joe Baca, City of Rialto. "The new Real-Time Crime Center is a major step forward in protecting our residents and giving our officers the technology they need."

"I'd like to express my appreciation to Congressman Aguilar for supporting this investment in the Rialto Police Department's Real-Time Crime Center," said Mark Kling, Chief of Police, Rialto Police Department. "This funding will help to establish Rialto as the premier police agency in the County and help keep our community safe well into the future."

In January 2026, Rep. Aguilar helped pass the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026, which included $7.4 million in federal community project funding grants for seven projects in California's 33rd Congressional District.