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There are several police substations in the city of Wilkes-Barre. It's one of the many ways Mayor George Brown and Police Chief Joseph Coffay tell Newswatch 16 they are using to strengthen the department's community policing.

"It really accomplishes a lot more than just being present in a neighborhood; they're walking in neighborhoods and showing their presence," said Mayor Brown.

Now, these two are hoping to add to that with help from the federal government. Leaders in our area are working to pass a bill that would grant the department $2.1 million. One thing the department wants is ShotSpotter technology.

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Congressman Matt Cartwright's office told me the bill that would allow all this to happen has been approved by the appropriations committee and will now need to pass the US House and Senate.