Illinois allocates $11m in grants for law enforcement to combat carjacking and vehicle thefts.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced $11m in grants for law enforcement agencies to combat carjackings and vehicle thefts, using funds from a $1 auto insurance policy assessment. The funds will aid in purchasing technology and personnel, following a 10,000+ increase in thefts in 2022 compared to 2021. Since 2019, the state has issued $24m in grants and recovered $92m of stolen vehicles.
June 26, 2024
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