The Goldsboro Police Department and Wayne County Sheriff’s Office will be able to purchase some new equipment thanks to a federal grant.

Last week, the Goldsboro City Council approved accepting the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.

Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West explained how the funds would be split:

• The Goldsboro Police Department will receive $20,859.60 to purchase crowd control protective equipment in the event of a mass gathering involving actual or potential violence that threatens officer safety.
• The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office will use its $13,906.40 to purchase a vehicle.

The grant total is $34,766.