# DOJ Funds Jackson Public Safety Initiative

The U.S. Department of Justice provided the City of Jackson, Mississippi, more than $63 million through its Model Cities Initiative for a three-year public safety effort. The initiative will combine forensic capabilities, data-driven technology, workforce stabilization, and community partnerships to prevent violent crime and strengthen local public safety infrastructure. The award identifies funded program areas, but the signal does not specify solicitations, vendors, or a procurement schedule.

- The funded areas may create procurement needs related to forensic capabilities, public-safety technology, and workforce support as the City implements the initiative.
- Companies serving public safety agencies can evaluate whether their offerings align with these stated program areas; no specific contract opportunity or bidding timeline is identified.
- City procurement professionals can use the initiative’s three-year scope and identified components to inform acquisition planning and coordination with community partners.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
- City of Jackson
- State of Mississippi

### Key Quotes
> Funding is essential, but making Jackson safer takes all of us — faith leaders, neighborhood associations, educators, businesses, and neighbors working together.
> — John Horhn, Mayor of Jackson

### Sources
- [Jackson awarded more than $63M for public safety initiative](https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/jackson-awarded-more-63m-public-234815228.html) - Yahoo