Pielli announces $477,256 in Violence Intervention and Prevention grants
Rep. Chris Pielli April 15, 2026 | 3:47 PM
WEST CHESTER, April 15 – State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, announced today that $477,256 has been awarded to Chester County for violence intervention and prevention initiatives.
Specifically, the funds will be used to launch a new county-wide violence-reduction initiative involving the Chester County Detectives and the Adult Probation, Parole and Pretrial Services Department. The project seeks to enhance Chester County’s capacity to prevent, investigate and respond to firearm-related violence.
The funding is provided through the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency School Safety and Security Committee. The purpose of Violence Intervention and Prevention funding is to provide grants to address community violence throughout Pennsylvania.
“Our police officers, detectives, and probation officers work hard to be prepared for any and all incidents that may occur in Chester County,” Pielli said. “This grant will give our first responders the tools and training they need to protect and serve the community with even greater safety. I thank the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency for providing these funds to ensure our officers are ready for any situation.”
“This grant funding allows law enforcement to stop cycles of violence before they start and allows probation officers to identify and work with those at risk of gun violence,” Chester County District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe said. “Chester County will be a safer place as a result.”