Police Grants News and Articles

• DOJ awards $600M to boost police hiring, school safety and mental health programs

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  $157 million from the grant is allocated to the COPS Hiring Program, supporting the addition of 1,200 officers across 235 agencies

• W.V. completes rape kit backlog, thanks in part to federal program, grants

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  On Aug. 13, Gov. Jim Justice's office announced $1.2 million more in SAKI grants to continue projects to hold sex criminals accountable

• Serving vulnerable populations: Hope emerges in the Wisconsin Deflection Initiative

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  It takes a broad-based effort; meet four leaders driving progress

• Pa. school district will use $525K grant for security monitoring systems, SROs

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  "By adding two ...police officers, as well as video monitoring equipment, Boyertown continues to prioritize the safety of students and staff," state Rep. Donna Schueren said

• Idaho school district opts for armed security guards over SROs due to rising costs

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  After eliminating its $300,000 agreement with the Caldwell Police Department, the district plans to use federal funds for the private agreement, which will cost about $210,000

• DOJ grant funds S.D. agency's summer internship program to spark interest in law enforcement careers

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  "The real intent of this is to get kids ages 18 to 21 interested in law enforcement and keep them in that career."

• Maine PD praises initial results after using $300K in federal funds on recruiting videos, website

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  Since the deployment of the new recruiting website, Portland PD leaders say they're noticing more buzz and an uptick in email inquiries about the 30 open positions

• NRTCC conference to feature presentation on real time crime center funding strategies

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  The presentation will cover a comprehensive funding tips sheet, offering strategic advice on identifying appropriate crime types, selecting optimal locations and navigating the complexities of grant timelines

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