Source: SCV News
Date: 02/19/2026 2:13pm

Article Summary:
Whitesides Secures $1M for SCV Sheriff Mobile Command Center, Additional Funds for Law Enforcement and Youth Prevention Programs
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides secured $1 million in federal funding for a new mobile command center for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, aimed at improving emergency coordination during wildfires and other major incidents. The funding package also includes $1 million for equipment upgrades for the Lancaster Police Department and just over $1 million to support opioid and substance abuse prevention programs through local Boys & Girls Clubs. Local officials said the investments will strengthen public safety, modernize emergency response capabilities and expand youth prevention services across the region.

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