County Police Departments Eligible For CARES Funding

October 9, 2020 5:25 am

Police departments in Washington County are eligile for some of more than one-million dollars allocated through the federal CARES Act. That’s the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. Washington County Commissioners, Thursday, presented a check totalling $1,093,819. Canonsburg Police Chief Al Coghill, Bentleyville Police Chief Richard Young and Washington Police Chief Robert Wilson (pictured) were on hand. All three say any assistance is much needed and appreciated. Coghill telling commissioner’s that Canonsburg was experiencing great growth as the pandemic hit. At this time, it is unclear exactly what the department’s will use the funding for. Wilson told commissioner’s it will be spent wisely.