NAPLES, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, presented $2,504,543 in federal funding to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office to upgrade marked policing equipment, including marked patrol vehicles, as well as specialty vehicles such as a jail transport bus, a hostage negotiation van, and a safe boat. These upgrades will strengthen public safety operations, ensuring law enforcement officers are prepared to keep the community safe. Congressman Diaz-Balart said, “I am proud to once again deliver for Collier County, this time with $2.5 million for the Collier County Sheriff’s Office to upgrade their current policing equipment, which will be a critical investment in the safety and effectiveness of their department. This funding ensures that deputies are well prepared to handle emergency situations with greater precision and readiness. I am also grateful to Sheriff Kevin Rambosk for his continued leadership and dedication to the safety of our community and thankful for the brave men and women putting their lives on the line every single day to aid in that mission.” Sheriff Kevin Rambosk said, “We appreciate the support Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart always has for law enforcement. His work to secure these funds for critical law enforcement resources greatly helps the men and women of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office to carry out their mission safely every day and to keep Collier County a great and safe place.” | 