The Village of Virginia Gardens was awarded a federal grant in the amount of $450,000 for the Village’s Law Enforcement Technology Upgrades Project.
The check was presented by U.S. Representative, Mario Diaz-Balart.
In a social media post, Representative Diaz-Balart posted the following:
Proud to deliver nearly $1M in federal funding for critical public safety upgrades in the @villageofvirginiagardens and the City of @miamispringsfl from modern tech to upgraded patrol vehicles.
Our law enforcement officers risk their lives daily. They deserve the tools to do their jobs safely and effectively.
Grateful for the leadership of the Village of Virginia Gardens Mayor Spencer Deno IV and Police Chief Ray Hernandez, as well as City of Miami Springs Mayor @walterfajet and Police Chief Matthew Castillo for their partnership in keeping our communities safe.
The Village of Virginia Gardens also posted the following message:
Today at Village Hall, the Village of Virginia Gardens proudly received $450,000 in federal funding for critical law enforcement technology upgrades, presented by Congressman @repmariodb.
Mayor Spencer Deno IV and Chief Ray Hernandez extend their sincere gratitude to Congressman DÃaz-Balart for his continued commitment to our community.
Through his leadership and advocacy, this funding will directly enhance public safety, strengthen our police capabilities, and support the Virginia Gardens Police Department in continuing to protect and serve our residents at the highest level.
Congressman DÃaz-Balart’s dedication to delivering meaningful resources to South Florida—especially in public safety and infrastructure—continues to make a lasting impact in communities like ours.
On behalf of our residents, Village Council, and VGPD, thank you for your partnership, your support, and for helping us build a safer and stronger Virginia Gardens.
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The $450,000 paid to the Village of Virginia Gardens is in addition to the $500,000 we reported last week was awarded to the City of Miami Springs Police Department for fleet modernization.
Miami Springs Police Department Awarded $500,000 in Federal Funding for Fleet Modernization
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