Commissioners approve K to replace rejected DHS grant for local law enforcement
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Commissioners approve $68K to replace rejected DHS grant for local law enforcement

By 13abc
January 27, 2026, 1:33 PM EST
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TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) — Lucas County Commissioners have approved reallocating funds to support local law enforcement after initially turning down a federal grant tied to the Department of Homeland Security. This decision comes after Commissioner Pete Gerken criticized ICE and DHS, leading to a public debate on law enforcement funding.

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