Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced the awarding of a $13,834 grant to benefit Mission’s Police Department.  Funded by the Department of Homeland Security’s Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP), the money will be used to purchase Stedi-Eye Gyro Stabilized Binoculars.

Stedi-Eye Binoculars will enhance the Police Department’s patrol capabilities in the field.  Patrol officers will better be able to closely monitor areas around the Rio Grande River, ensuring that the Mission Police Department will continue to excel at addressing homeland security issues in Mission.

“As a member of the Homeland Security Committee and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response, I am proud to have helped obtain funds to make Mission more secure.  Not only will my constituents benefit, but the Police Department will become more effective as a result of this grant,” said Congressman Cuellar.

CEDAP provides smaller communities and rural areas with technology and equipment assistance in order to enhance first responder capabilities throughout the nation.  Additionally, CEDAP works with these communities to adequately train personnel and supply ongoing technical support.

“We are grateful to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the grant and look forward to working with them in addressing the needs of law enforcement in the Rio Grande Valley,” said Robert Dominguez, Assistant Police Chief.

“As a Member of Congress, my priority is to better the lives of my constituents and facilitate progress in our communities.  I will continue to work closely with our local officials to bring federal aid to Texas’s 28th district,” said Congressman Cuellar.

Congressman Henry Cuellar is a member of the House Homeland Security, Small Business, and Agriculture Committees in the 110th Congress; accessibility to constituents, education, health care, economic development, and national security are his priorities. Congressman Cuellar is also a Majority Senior Whip.
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