The Riverside Police Department announced they are offering funding to local businesses to assist with the costs involved with improving safety and security.All businesses were eligible to apply and were subject to review and approval by the Riverside Police Department.“The Safety & Security Program offers grant funding for security cameras, security lighting, fencing and other security related items,” the police department announced.Each awarded grant will be up to $10,000 funded through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.Eligible upgrades to businesses included improved or new lighting to parking lots, adjacent alleyways and/or areas immediately around business; video camera systems that monitor activity inside the business or directly surrounding the business;
