Office of the Arizona Governor

Yuma County Sheriff Leon Wilmot (right) speaks to Gov. Katie Hobbs on June 2 in Somerton after Hobbs announced $25 million in border security funds for the cities of Yuma, Somerton, and Wellton, as well as the Cocopah Indian Tribe.

Governor Katie Hobbs on Friday spoke in Somerton, Arizona to announce over 25 million dollars in border security funding. Recipients include the Cocopah Indian Tribe and southern cities of Yuma, Somerton and Wellton.

The awards will be used for various law enforcement technologies, vehicles and personnel. Hobbs said the grants reflect a campaign promise to “address specific needs of border regions.”