Wittman Advocates for Community Project Funding for Hanover County
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the inclusion of $1,521,000 in Community Project Funding (CPF) for Hanover County’s Public Safety Radio Upgrade project in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Act. This measure has been approved by the House Appropriations Committee and awaits passage on the House Floor.
During the August district work period, Congressman Wittman traveled across the district to meet with local leaders and discuss his efforts in Washington to secure federal investments for Virginia's First District.
“Reliable communication is critical to keeping our law enforcement officers and communities safe,” said Rep. Wittman. “This funding would equip Hanover County deputies with modern radio technology that improves communication and coordination — allowing first responders to respond more quickly during emergencies.”
“This project is about more than upgrading our equipment; it is about investing in the safety of our deputies and the community we serve. This technology would give our Emergency Communications personnel real-time information about the location of our deputies, improve our ability to coordinate resources during critical incidents, and help us respond more effectively when every second matters. This funding would have a tremendous impact on our ability to provide the safest and most effective service possible to the citizens of Hanover County, and we are grateful to Congressman Wittman for recognizing the importance of this project and supporting our efforts to move it forward.” - Colonel Gregory W. Six, Hanover County Sheriff
The funding would be used to equip Hanover County deputies with modern, GPS-enabled portable radios to enhance communications capabilities and improve emergency response. This project directly addresses critical public safety needs by replacing aging equipment that lacks real-time location tracking and secure communication features. Deputies frequently operate outside their vehicles during patrols, searches, and emergency incidents, where reliable communication is essential. GPS-enabled radios will allow dispatchers and supervisors to immediately locate personnel, coordinate faster responses, and provide rapid assistance in high-risk situations. The project will also improve response times and coordination during emergencies—including violent incidents, natural disasters, and mutual-aid operations—by enhancing situational awareness and interoperability with regional partners. Federal investment in this proven, standards-based technology will strengthen officer and public safety, reduce operational risks, and ensure more efficient and reliable use of taxpayer resources over the long term.
Community Project Funding (CPF) allows Members of Congress to bring tax dollars back home for district-specific priorities. Members have firsthand knowledge of their district’s needs and can prioritize federal funding for the most critical local projects. For Congressman Wittman, these projects address clear and present needs in communities across Virginia and enjoy broad community support. The federal dollars designated for CPF projects exist within existing budget limits. Community Project Funding gives Congressman Wittman the ability to empower Virginians by ensuring they have a critical voice in directing their federal tax dollars back into VA-01 communities.