Oakland Misses Deadlines for Public Safety Grants Worth Millions, Los Angeles DA Doesn’t Apply

Oakland Misses Deadlines for Public Safety Grants Worth Millions, Los Angeles DA Doesn’t Apply
Looters rob a Target store as protesters face off against police in Oakland, Calif., on May 30, 2020. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images
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While 55 cities and counties are in line for grants totaling $267 million that would help fund law enforcement agencies’ and district attorneys’ efforts to stop organized retail theft, Oakland failed to submit its application on time, and Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón did not apply, according to a spokesperson for the agency responsible for overseeing the Organized Retail Theft grant program.

“Our deadlines are well publicized and ensure a level playing field for all applicants,” Tracie Cone, deputy communications director for the Board of State and Community Corrections, said in an email to The Epoch Times Sept. 15.

Travis Gillmore
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Travis Gillmore is a White House reporter for The Epoch Times. He previously covered the California legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Contact him at [email protected]
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