Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Presents Palatine Police Department with $239,000 in Federal Funding He Secured for New Police Motorcycles and Electric Bicycles

PALATINE, Ill. - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today joined Palatine Police Chief William Nord, Deputy Chief David Brandwein, and local leaders to present the Palatine Police Department with $239,000 in federal Community Project Funding he secured for the department's Community Engagement and Patrol Enhancement Project. The funding will be used to purchase new police motorcycles and electric bicycles, giving officers greater mobility to patrol parks, school zones, trails, bike paths, and other areas traditional patrol vehicles cannot easily access while strengthening traffic enforcement and community policing. The investment will help officers better serve residents throughout the Village of Palatine.

"Every family deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood, and every police officer deserves the tools they need to protect our communities," said Congressman Krishnamoorthi. "I was proud to secure this funding to help the Palatine Police Department strengthen public safety, support the dedicated officers who serve this community every day, and ensure taxpayer dollars are invested where they'll make a real difference for the people of Palatine."

The Community Engagement and Patrol Enhancement Project will improve officer mobility, strengthen traffic enforcement, expand community policing, and help the Palatine Police Department continue building strong relationships with the residents it serves.