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Last week, Governor Laura Kelly, on behalf of the Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (KCJCC), announced that the Wellington Police De - partment (WPD) has been awarded a 2025 grant from the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. e JAG program provides grants to local and state agencies to support initia - tives aimed at reducing and preventing crime, meeting equipment and technology needs, and delivering crime victim services. e Wel - lington Police Department will use its $154,966 grant to purchase 34 state-of-theart 800 frequency radios, enhancing communication and operational e)ciency.

e Wellington Police Department has issued a local alert to raise aware - ness about an increase in counterfeit money being used as real currency in the area. e fake bills, most commonly found in denominations of $20, $50, and $100, are marked "Motion Picture Purposes" on both the front and back. If you suspect a bill is counterfeit, contact the Wellington Police Department at 620-3263331. O)cers will come to inspect the bill. Avoid confronting the person oering the bill or re - turning it to them, as this preserves evidence for an investigation.