Police Grants News and Articles

DOJ opens FY25 COPS grants to curb heroin, opioid and meth crimes

State police agencies can apply by July 2, 2025, for up to $4 million (AHTF) or $2 million (CAMP) to bolster multijurisdictional heroin, opioid and meth investigations under new COPS Office funding opportunities.

N.J. to award $600K in grants for 'Click it or Ticket' enforcement programs statewide

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106 N.J. police agencies will share $600,740 for seat-belt patrols and checkpoints during the May 19–June 2 Click It or Ticket crackdown

Fla. county places free naloxone vending machines near jails

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Five vending machines in Broward County jail lobbies now dispense free naloxone spray to departing inmates; $80K project funded by HHS grant.

Texas police department launches DFR program

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Prosper Police Department becomes the first agency in Texas to field Flock Safety’s Aerodome DFR system, funded by an MVCPA grant, promising 86-second on average responses and enhanced situational awareness

DOJ opens 2025 CPD microgrants and LEMHWA wellness grant cycles

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DOJ COPS Office opens FY 2025 CPD Microgrants and LEMHWA wellness grants; law-enforcement agencies have until June 24 to apply for up to $200K.

Calif. PD uses grant funding to purchase drone, launch RTCC

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The Oceanside City Council voted unanimously to purchase the drone, staff a “visual observer” position and create a “real-time crime center” in a room at police headquarters