Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Pete Aguilar (31 CD Ca)
The grant funding will allow the City of San Bernardino to fight crime and improve safety by purchasing unmarked mobile surveillance vehicles, surveillance cameras and license plate readers
Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,031,000 in funding for the City of San Bernardino’s Mobile Crime Prevention Program. This critical funding will improve public safety by expanding and supporting the City’s surveillance technology, enhancing law enforcement’s ability to monitor and respond to incidents more effectively, prevent and solve crimes and apprehend criminals. You can watch the full video of the press conference here and find photos from the event above and here.
“I first ran for Congress in order to bring home federal dollars that help improve the quality of life for working families here in the Inland Empire, including making our community safer,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar. “That’s why I am so proud to have secured more than $1 million in community project funding for the City of San Bernardino’s Mobile Crime Prevention Program. This project will improve public safety by giving our law enforcement the tools they need to better prevent and solve crimes, apprehend criminals and respond to incidents. This funding is an investment in our community’s future and marks a step toward a stronger, safer San Bernardino. I’ll continue to fight for more resources and to improve Californians’ lives here in the Inland Empire.”
“Public safety is the foundation of a strong San Bernardino,” said Mayor Helen Tran, City of San Bernardino. “When residents feel safe, communities thrive, businesses grow, and families can take pride in their neighborhoods. These federal dollars will help us strengthen that foundation and better meet the demands of our city. On behalf of the City Council, our dedicated public safety professionals, and the residents of San Bernardino, thank you, Congressman Aguilar, for standing with our city and investing in the safety of our community. We look forward to continuing our partnership and to putting these funds to work for the residents of San Bernardino.”
“Last year, our department experienced a remarkable reduction in crime, thanks to the hard work of our officers, professional staff, and strong partnerships with our community,” said Darren Goodman, Chief of Police, San Bernardino Police Department. “This funding allows us to build on that success by investing in technology that will further enhance public safety, improve our response capabilities, and help us continue driving crime down across San Bernardino.”
In January 2026, Rep. Aguilar helped pass the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026, which included $7.4 million in federal community project funding grants for seven projects in California’s 33rd Congressional District.