PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Several local police departments will soon have more backup and additional federal resources to crack down on drug trafficking. This is thanks to a new round of federal funding called “cops grants.” The Rhode Island delegation was able to secure this funding of nearly $5 million through the U.S. Department of Justice’s community oriented policing services. The new federal grants will allow police departments to hire additional officers, conduct investigations, and invest in new equipment and initiatives to disrupt the trafficking of deadly drugs. Categories: News, Rhode Island