BEE COUNTY, Texas — The Beeville Police Department is seeking more than $1 million in federal funding to update its emergency response equipment and add two civilian positions. Nathan Morin, the department's public information officer, said the funding would make a significant difference without burdening local taxpayers. Beeville PD seeks $1M in federal grants for equipment upgrades"These grants are huge. They're significant for the city, and they're not coming out of our taxpayers. The remainder of the grant would fund two civilian positions and surveillance equipment for the department's Special Crimes Unit.