Pubdate: Sun, 08 Sep 2002 Source: Daily Home, The (Talladega, AL) Copyright: 2002 Consolidated Publishing Contact: http://www.dailyhome.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1632 Note: also listed as contact TIP OF THE HAT -- TASK FORCE GETS NEEDED HELP The war on drugs and violent crimes just got a little easier in Talladega County. The county's Drug and Violent Crime Task Force received a $286,000 grant from the state with a local match of $95,000 to use in its law enforcement efforts in those areas. The grant will help put more manpower into major cases, like the triple homicide that occurred in the county last month. The task force represents a team effort from the district attorney's office and local law enforcement agencies within the county. But the funding does, too. Through the efforts of the legislative delegation, the county commission and the governor, the task force got the financial support it needs to be an effective force in Talladega County. Our hats are off to a total team effort. - --- MAP posted-by: Beth