El Monte gets $3 million to bolster commercial cannabis measures

The city of El Monte was awarded a $3 million grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections to support the city’s Commercial Cannabis Permit Program.

The funding – awarded on April 13 — supports the city’s Police Department in enforcing laws and rules governing both legal and illegal cannabis operators while developing drug-prevention programs targeted toward youth.

“Monies from this grant will ensure that we continue to focus on the public safety of our community by addressing issues associated with the cannabis industry and engage youth through cannabis prevention and substance abuse programs,” City Manager Alma Martinez said in a statement.

With a recent increase in cannabis-related crimes, police will use grant funds to plan, organize and conduct specific enforcement operations. It will also use funds to secure the services of a dedicated crime analyst, according to Martinez.

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El Monte gets $3 million to bolster commercial cannabis measures

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