Staffing shortages and recent agency restructuring has shadowed the city’s public safety departments, but as of last week, Fall River will receive a little over $1.6 million in grant funding from the Massachusetts Public Safety Staffing Grant Awards. 

State Sen. Michael J. Rodrigues, in a tandem effort with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, announced the win, saying he was pleased that Fall River, a city he represents, would be able to continue its commitment to public safety.

“They make the most of the resources available,” Rodrigues said, adding that, “This grant will go a long way towards continuing their excellence,” referencing Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon, and Police Chief Kelly Furtado.

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