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The Michigan City Police Department is receiving $180,000 in federal funding to upgrade technology and equipment.



Congressman Frank Mrvan joined Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch and Police Chief Marty Corley Friday to make the announcement.



According to Chief Corley, the money will be utilized to acquire license plate readers, a tool that has been used to solve multiple crimes in recent years. Police say that, nationally, seven out of ten crimes involve the use of a motor vehicle, either driving to or from a crime scene.



In a statement, Congressman Mrvan said, “Congratulations to Mayor Nelson Deuitch and all of the leaders with the Michigan City Police Department on the success of this collaborative effort to ensure law enforcement officers have the technology and equipment they need to keep our communities safe.”



The money was part of a larger appropriations bill that funded multiple projects in the 1st District, including La Porte’s Indiana Avenue sewer separation project, maintenance work at Michigan City Harbor, and a playground upgrade at Fedder’s Alley in Michigan City.