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The grants below have been awarded to one of the cities or counties we are currently tracking in this database. It is not a complete list of all grants awarded from this assistance program, which may include additional cities, counties, or other jurisdictions and/or grants not awarded to law enforcement agencies.

We do not recommend aggregating the amounts shown here, as these grants may include both prime and sub grants. Totaling the grant amount here would result in some funding being double-counted – for example, if a county received a grant and subsequently made a sub-grant to a city within the county.

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USA spending grants by program code 16.710
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Durham County, North Carolina DURHAM COUNTY GOVERNMENT
THE DURHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (DCSO), UPLIFTING THE IMAGE OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSION PROJECT WILL CONSIST OF A PROCUREMENT CONTRACT TOTALING $140K WITH A MARKETING AGENCY TO DEVELOP AND MARKET VIDEOS, PSAS, AND MOBILE APPLICATIONS TO MAXIMIZE REACH, SHOWCASING THE DIVERSE ROLES AND POSITIVE IMPACT OF THE LE PROFESSION. BY WORKING WITH A FULL-SERVICE MARKETING AGENCY WHO PROVIDES ANALYTICS ON THE DELIVERABLES, DCSO WILL BE ABLE TO TRACK WHO SEES THE MESSAGING AND WHEN. PSAS WILL INCLUDE CALLS TO ACTION AND LEAD BACK TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. BY TRACKING TRAFFIC ON DCSO'S WEBSITE, MOBILE APP AND STREAMING SERVICES WILL BE ABLE TO GAUGE THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $140,000.00
Durham, North Carolina DURHAM COUNTY GOVERNMENT
THE DURHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (DCSO), UPLIFTING THE IMAGE OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSION PROJECT WILL CONSIST OF A PROCUREMENT CONTRACT TOTALING $140K WITH A MARKETING AGENCY TO DEVELOP AND MARKET VIDEOS, PSAS, AND MOBILE APPLICATIONS TO MAXIMIZE REACH, SHOWCASING THE DIVERSE ROLES AND POSITIVE IMPACT OF THE LE PROFESSION. BY WORKING WITH A FULL-SERVICE MARKETING AGENCY WHO PROVIDES ANALYTICS ON THE DELIVERABLES, DCSO WILL BE ABLE TO TRACK WHO SEES THE MESSAGING AND WHEN. PSAS WILL INCLUDE CALLS TO ACTION AND LEAD BACK TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. BY TRACKING TRAFFIC ON DCSO'S WEBSITE, MOBILE APP AND STREAMING SERVICES WILL BE ABLE TO GAUGE THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $140,000.00
Winston-Salem, North Carolina CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM
THE WINSTON-SALEM POLICE DEPARTMENT (WSPD) PROPOSES MORE THAN THE BADGE: STRATEGIC RECRUITMENT INITIATIVE, A COMPREHENSIVE, DATA-DRIVEN EFFORT TO ADDRESS CRITICAL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION CHALLENGES WHILE PROMOTING INNOVATION, DIVERSITY, AND STRONGER COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS. THIS INITIATIVE WILL MODERNIZE THE DEPARTMENTS RECRUITMENT INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH TARGETED MARKETING, GEOGRAPHIC OUTREACH, ONBOARDING REFORM, AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FULLY ALIGNED WITH THE GOALS AND PRIORITIES OF THE FY25 COMMUNITY POLICING DEVELOPMENT MICROGRANTS PROGRAM. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $175,000.00
Ohio OHIO OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
THE OHIO COLLABORATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (OCLEAP) SEEKS TO ADMINISTER AND COORDINATE THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS FOR THE STATE OF OHIO, PROVIDE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES SEEKING TO RAISE AND MAINTAIN THEIR PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, AND HELP SUPPORT CONSISTENCY AND COMPETENCE ACROSS ALL OHIO PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES. OCLEAP WILL USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO AGENCIES SEEKING ACCREDITATION, MAKE ENHANCEMENTS TO THE PROGRAM CREATED ACCREDITATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND PROVIDE SUB-GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR AGENCIES SEEKING OR ACHIEVING ACCREDITATION IN OHIO. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $300,000.00
Oklahoma CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
THE PURPOSE OF THE COPS OFFICE TRIBAL RESOURCES GRANT EQUIPMENT/TRAINING PROGRAM (TRGP-EQUIPMENT/TRAINING) IS TO ADVANCE THE PRACTICE OF COMMUNITY POLICING IN TRIBAL JURISDICTIONS AND MEET THE MOST SERIOUS TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT NEEDS. FUNDING UNDER THIS AWARD PROGRAM WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE TRIBAL JURISDICTION TO PROCURE BASIC EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING TO INCREASE THE JURISDICTIONS COMMUNITY POLICING CAPACITY TO PREVENT AND DISRUPT CRIME AND VIOLENCE. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2028 Prime $900,000.00
Oklahoma KIOWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
THE PURPOSE OF THE COPS OFFICE TRIBAL RESOURCES GRANT HIRING PROGRAM (TRGP-HIRE) IS TO ADVANCE THE PRACTICE OF COMMUNITY POLICING IN TRIBAL JURISDICTIONS THROUGH THE HIRE OR REHIRE OF ADDITIONAL CAREER SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, TRIBAL/VILLAGE POLICE OFFICERS, AND VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS. FUNDING UNDER THIS AWARD PROGRAM WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE TRIBAL JURISDICTION TO HIRE AND REHIRE CAREER SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, TRIBAL/VILLAGE POLICE OFFICERS, AND VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS NECESSARY TO INCREASE THE JURISDICTIONS COMMUNITY POLICING CAPACITY TO PREVENT AND DISRUPT CRIME AND VIOLENCE. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2030 Prime $519,197.00
Oklahoma MIAMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
THE PURPOSE OF THE COPS OFFICE TRIBAL RESOURCES GRANT HIRING PROGRAM (TRGP-HIRE) IS TO ADVANCE THE PRACTICE OF COMMUNITY POLICING IN TRIBAL JURISDICTIONS THROUGH THE HIRE OR REHIRE OF ADDITIONAL CAREER SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, TRIBAL/VILLAGE POLICE OFFICERS, AND VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS. FUNDING UNDER THIS AWARD PROGRAM WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE TRIBAL JURISDICTION TO HIRE AND REHIRE CAREER SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, TRIBAL/VILLAGE POLICE OFFICERS, AND VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS NECESSARY TO INCREASE THE JURISDICTIONS COMMUNITY POLICING CAPACITY TO PREVENT AND DISRUPT CRIME AND VIOLENCE. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2030 Prime $323,363.00
Oklahoma MIAMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
THE PURPOSE OF THE COPS OFFICE TRIBAL RESOURCES GRANT EQUIPMENT/TRAINING PROGRAM (TRGP-EQUIPMENT/TRAINING) IS TO ADVANCE THE PRACTICE OF COMMUNITY POLICING IN TRIBAL JURISDICTIONS AND MEET THE MOST SERIOUS TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT NEEDS. FUNDING UNDER THIS AWARD PROGRAM WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE TRIBAL JURISDICTION TO PROCURE BASIC EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING TO INCREASE THE JURISDICTIONS COMMUNITY POLICING CAPACITY TO PREVENT AND DISRUPT CRIME AND VIOLENCE. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2028 Prime $106,944.00
Oklahoma KIOWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
THE PURPOSE OF THE COPS OFFICE TRIBAL RESOURCES GRANT EQUIPMENT/TRAINING PROGRAM (TRGP-EQUIPMENT/TRAINING) IS TO ADVANCE THE PRACTICE OF COMMUNITY POLICING IN TRIBAL JURISDICTIONS AND MEET THE MOST SERIOUS TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT NEEDS. FUNDING UNDER THIS AWARD PROGRAM WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE TRIBAL JURISDICTION TO PROCURE BASIC EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING TO INCREASE THE JURISDICTIONS COMMUNITY POLICING CAPACITY TO PREVENT AND DISRUPT CRIME AND VIOLENCE. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2028 Prime $51,388.00
Pennsylvania PENNSYLVANIA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION SEEKS TO PRODUCE A HIGH-QUALITY, COMPLETE MARKETING TOOLKIT PROMOTING POLICING AS A PROFESSION, INCLUDING AN EMOTIONALLY COMPELLING RECRUITMENT VIDEO THAT ADDRESSES THE NATIONWIDE LAW-ENFORCEMENT STAFFING CRISIS. BY COMBINING STRATEGIC STORYTELLING, BROAD ACCESSIBILITY, AND TURNKEY ADAPTABILITY, THIS INITIATIVE WILL INSPIRE A NEW GENERATION OF OFFICERS, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY POLICING, AND BOLSTER PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN 21ST-CENTURY LAW ENFORCEMENT. GUIDED BY AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF CHIEFS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND MEDIA EXPERTS, WE WILL CONDUCT QUALITATIVE INTERVIEWS, SOCIAL SENTIMENT MAPPING, AND FOCUS GROUPS TO SURFACE AUTHENTIC STORIES. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $500,000.00
Pennsylvania SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
THE PURPOSE OF THE SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (SEPTA) COPS OFFICE SAFER OUTCOMES SUPPORT IS TO ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY DE-ESCALATION AND CRISIS RESPONSE TRAINING FOR ALL 238 SWORN SEPTA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. BETWEEN 2023-2024, MENTAL HEALTH REFERRALS ROSE 96%, AND FROM OCTOBER-MARCH 2025, 155 USE-OF-FORCE INCIDENTS OCCURRED, UNDERSCORING THE NEED FOR THE PROPOSED TRAINING. THE PROJECT ALSO ADDRESSES THE THREE SAFER OUTCOMES PRIORITY CONSIDERATIONS: (1) THE CURRICULUM IS STATE POST CERTIFIED, (2) THE TRAINING INCLUDES FOLLOW-UP ASSESSMENT, AND (3) OFFICERS TAKE PART IN SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES.THE PROJECT IS DRIVEN BY THREE GOALS. (1) ENHANCE OFFICERS' KNOWLEDGE IN COMMUNITY-ORIENTED POLICING, DE-ESCALATION, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE; (2) DEVELOP INTERNAL TRAINING CAPACITY IN COMMUNITY-ORIENTED POLICING, DE-ESCALATION, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE THROUGH A COHORT OF TRAIN-THE-TRAINER (TTT) OFFICERS; AND (3) INCREASE OFFICERS' PRACTICE IN COMMUNITY-ORIENTED POLICING, DE-ESCALATION, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE. THE LINCOLN CENTER FOR FAMILY AND YOUTH (TLC) WILL PROVIDE THE TRAINING. THEY ARE A RESPECTED AND EXPERIENCED PROVIDER IN THE AREA. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $488,629.00
Pennsylvania PENNSYLVANIA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION
THE PCPA, THROUGH THE PA CHIEFS ACCREDITATION ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, WISHES TO EXPAND THE PENNSYLVANIA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (PLEAP), A COMMONWEALTH-TAILORED, USER-FRIENDLY CREDENTIALING SYSTEM MANAGED BY PCPA SINCE 2001. IF AWARDED FUNDING, PCPA WILL INCREASE THE ACCREDITATION PROGRAM MANAGERS TIME FROM 0.4 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT (15 HRS/WEEK) TO 0.6 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT (22.5 HRS/WEEK), ENABLING AN ADDITIONAL 390 ANNUAL HOURS OF ONE-ON-ONE AGENCY MENTORING AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT; RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND CERTIFY NEW PEER ASSESSORS TO EXPAND ON-SITE REVIEW CAPACITY AND LEVERAGE THE POWERDMS PLATFORM; INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AGENCIES ENROLLED AND ACCREDITED; DELIVER REGIONAL WORKSHOPS AND VIRTUAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AT EACH ACCREDITATION PHASE; ATTEND MONTHLY, QUARTERLY, AND ANNUAL ACCREDITATION MEETINGS TO ASSIST AGENCIES IN THE PROCESS; REVAMP THE PLEAP WEBSITE FOR INTUITIVE NAVIGATION, UP-TO-DATE RESOURCES, AND USER TRACKING; UPGRADE ESSENTIAL HARDWARE SUCH AS DESKTOP AND LAPTOP COMPUTERS TO SECURE ACCREDITATION DATA AND ENSURE SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY; AND UNDERWRITE INCREASED PROGRAMMATIC EXPENSES TO MAINTAIN FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $300,000.00
Pennsylvania CITY OF JOHNSTOWN
THE CITY JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA SEEK COPS OFFICE GRANT FUNDING TO TRAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL TO MORE EFFECTIVELY HANDLE ENCOUNTERS WITH PEOPLE IN CRISIS. ENHANCED TRAINING WILL COMPLEMENT THE BUILDOUT AND LAUNCH OF A CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM (CIT) FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSTOWN TO BETTER RESPOND TO THE COMMUNITY'S SEVERE POVERTY, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER CHALLENGES. USING THE PROVEN CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM MODEL THE CITY WILL IMPROVE COMMUNITY RESPONSES TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER CRISES. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $133,000.00
Pennsylvania BUCKS, THE COUNTY OF
THE COUNTY OF BUCKS SEEKS GRANT FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE ACCREDITATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN PARK POLICING INITIATIVE, TITLED BUCKS COUNTY PARK POLICE ACCREDITATION. IF AWARDED, FUNDS WILL SUPPORT A MULTI-PHASE ACCREDITATION PLAN THAT INCLUDES POLICY DEVELOPMENT, STAFF TRAINING, FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, AND A FULL MOCK ASSESSMENT TO PREPARE FOR THE FINAL ACCREDITATION REVIEW. THE DEPARTMENT INTENDS TO PARTNER WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION SERVICES, LLC FOR EXPERT CONSULTATION AND COLLABORATE WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION TO ENSURE READINESS AND COMPLIANCE. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $45,000.00
South Carolina SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION, INC.
SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION, INC. WILL USE GRANT FUNDS TO COVER THE SALARIES OF THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR, LEAD ASSESSOR, AND THE FOUR ACCREDITATION ADVISORS. SCLEA WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE LEAD ASSESSOR POSITION AND BREAK IT INTO TWO POSITIONS FOR COMPLIANCE REVIEWS. THE INFLUX OF NEWLY ACCREDITED AND MAINTAINED AGENCIES IS MORE THAN ONE PERSON CAN EFFICIENTLY ASSIST. COMPLIANCE CHECKS ARE ANOTHER SAFETY NET TO KEEP AGENCIES SATISFACTORILY ACCREDITED. STAFF WOULD THEN INCLUDE THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR, TWO (2) COMPLIANCE OFFICERS (WITH ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS), AND FOUR (4) ACCREDITATION ADVISORS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, COMMUNICATION AND TRAINING, AND TRAVEL EXPENSES THAT ARE ACCRUED IN THE PROCESS OF ACCREDITATION. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $300,000.00
South Carolina CITY OF MYRTLE BEACH
THE CITY OF MYRTLE BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT (MBPD) IS REQUESTING A $50,000 COPS MICROGRANT GRANT TO CONTINUE IMPLEMENTING THE LEED PROGRAM: A NOVEL AND INNOVATIVE MIDDLE-LEVEL MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT COURSE THAT FOCUSES ON EQUIPPING POLICE OFFICERS WITH THE PRACTICAL AND ACADEMIC TOOLS NECESSARY TO BECOME EFFECTIVE LEADERS AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY POLICING. THE PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN MBPD, COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY (CCU), AND SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY (SCCJA). LEED DEEPENS THE UNDERSTANDING OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ENHANCES COMMUNICATION SKILLS, FOSTERS TRUST AND RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, ESTABLISHES ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR TEAM MEMBERS, AND INCREASES COMMUNITY POLICING. THE LEED PROGRAM REPRESENTS A VALUABLE INVESTMENT IN POLICE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND BENEFITS A DIVERSE ARRAY OF STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING MBPD, REGIONAL PARTNERS, MYRTLE BEACH RESIDENTS AND VISITORS, AND OTHER AGENCIES THAT MAY CHOOSE TO REPLICATE THIS TRAINING FOR THEIR OFFICERS. THE APPLICANT PROVIDES A RUDIMENTARY BUDGET NARRATIVE THAT NEEDS ADDITIONAL DETAILS IN ORDER TO PROCESS THIS BUDGET. THE APPLICANT PROVIDES A REASONABLE TIMELINE THAT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON THE COURSES THAT OFFICERS WILL TAKE. PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR OFFICERS TO TAKE TAILORED CLASSES AT A LOCAL POST SECONDARY SCHOOL TO INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY TO DO THEIR JOBS IS NOT NEW OR INNOVATIVE. HOWEVER, THIS PROGRAM SEEMS WELL CONSIDERED AND WOULD CERTAINLY BE BENEFIT TO THIS AGENCY. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $50,000.00
South Dakota ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
THE SOUTH DAKOTA DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING (LET) PROPOSES A STATEWIDE INITIATIVE TO ENHANCE OFFICER PREPAREDNESS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY THROUGH INTEGRATED DE-ESCALATION AND CRISIS RESPONSE TRAINING. THIS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, BASED IN RURAL PIERRE WITH AN EXTENSION PROGRAM IN SIOUX FALLS, IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO DELIVER A STANDARDIZED, JUSTICE-FOCUSED CURRICULUM TO EVERY NEW OFFICER IN SOUTH DAKOTA. THIS PROJECT SEEKS TO MODERNIZE THE CURRENT 520-HOUR CURRICULUM BY EMBEDDING EVIDENCE-BASED DE-ESCALATION AND CRISIS RESPONSE PRINCIPLES THROUGHOUT ALL TRAINING PHASES. A NEW JOB TASK ANALYSIS WILL GUIDE CURRICULUM REDESIGN, WHILE A 20-MEMBER INSTRUCTOR TRAINED IN NATIONAL BEST PRACTICES SUCH AS THE FORCE SCIENCE INSTITUTE REALISTIC DE-ESCALATION INSTRUCTOR COURSE AND PERFS ICAT PROGRAM WILL LEAD IMPLEMENTATION. THE PROJECT FURTHER PRIORITIZES INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION, ENSURING TRIBAL AND RURAL PERSPECTIVES ARE INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $499,793.00
Sioux Falls, South Dakota ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
THE SOUTH DAKOTA DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING (LET) PROPOSES A STATEWIDE INITIATIVE TO ENHANCE OFFICER PREPAREDNESS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY THROUGH INTEGRATED DE-ESCALATION AND CRISIS RESPONSE TRAINING. THIS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, BASED IN RURAL PIERRE WITH AN EXTENSION PROGRAM IN SIOUX FALLS, IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO DELIVER A STANDARDIZED, JUSTICE-FOCUSED CURRICULUM TO EVERY NEW OFFICER IN SOUTH DAKOTA. THIS PROJECT SEEKS TO MODERNIZE THE CURRENT 520-HOUR CURRICULUM BY EMBEDDING EVIDENCE-BASED DE-ESCALATION AND CRISIS RESPONSE PRINCIPLES THROUGHOUT ALL TRAINING PHASES. A NEW JOB TASK ANALYSIS WILL GUIDE CURRICULUM REDESIGN, WHILE A 20-MEMBER INSTRUCTOR TRAINED IN NATIONAL BEST PRACTICES SUCH AS THE FORCE SCIENCE INSTITUTE REALISTIC DE-ESCALATION INSTRUCTOR COURSE AND PERFS ICAT PROGRAM WILL LEAD IMPLEMENTATION. THE PROJECT FURTHER PRIORITIZES INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION, ENSURING TRIBAL AND RURAL PERSPECTIVES ARE INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $499,793.00
Knoxville, Tennessee CITY OF KNOXVILLE
THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S (KPD) WILL USE GRANT FUNDS TO ESTABLISH THE CRIME GUN LIAISON PROGRAM (CGLP) TO ADDRESS PERSISTENT GUN VIOLENCE BY ACCELERATING INTELLIGENCE, TARGETING DRIVERS OF VIOLENCE, AND ENHANCING EVIDENCE FOR PROSECUTION. THE CGLP WILL BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THREE MAJOR ACTIVITIES: SPECIALIZED NESS TRAINING & EQUIPMENT FOR OFFICERS AND ANALYSTS, EXPERT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & PROGRAM REPLICATION FROM THE SUCCESSFUL PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT'S MODEL, AND ADVANCED DIGITAL & NETWORK ANALYSIS TRAINING FOR INVESTIGATORS. THIS PROGRAM REPRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT EVOLUTION IN THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S (KPD) APPROACH, SHIFTING FROM REACTIVE RESPONSES TO PROACTIVE, INTELLIGENCE-LED PREVENTION AND DEEPLY EMBEDDING COMMUNITY-ORIENTED POLICING PRINCIPLES. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $175,000.00
Chattanooga, Tennessee CITY OF CHATTANOOGA
THE CHATTANOOGA POLICE DEPARTMENTS DFR (DRONE AS FIRST RESPONDER) PROGRAM WILL BE UTILIZED TO ADDRESS A STAFFING SHORTAGE OF OFFICERS ALONG WITH INCREASING RESPONSE TIMES TO CALLS FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE AREAS OF HIGHEST VIOLENT CRIME. THE DFR PROJECT WILL USE DATA DRIVEN APPROACHES TO ADDRESS VIOLENT CRIME BY DEPLOYING A DRONE TO LOW PRIORITY CALLS FOR SERVICE WHILE KEEPING OFFICERS AVAILABLE IN THE AREAS KNOWN FOR VIOLENT CRIME TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DETERRENT TO VIOLENT CRIME. DFR WILL ALSO UTILIZE DRONE TECHNOLOGY, OUTSIDE OF CPDS STAND ALONE UAS OPERATIONS UNIT, TO DEPLOY TO HIGH PRIORITY, VIOLENT CRIME TO HAVE AN OFFICER TELEOPERATED DRONE FIRST ON SCENE TO GAIN INTEL FOR OFFICERS TRAVELING AND/OR TRACK SUSPECTS OF VIOLENT CRIME FOR APPREHENSION. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $174,998.00
Chattanooga, Tennessee CITY OF CHATTANOOGA
THE CHATTANOOGA POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL EXTEND AND ENHANCE THE ESTABLISHED CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING (CIT) THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ADVANCED CIT COURSE. THIS PROJECT PROPOSES ONE EIGHT-HOUR ADVANCED CIT COURSE PER YEAR THAT WILL PROVIDE REFRESHER AND RELEVANT UPDATES ON BEST PRACTICES WITHIN THE REALM OF CRISIS RESPONSE AND MENTAL HEALTH, WHILE ENHANCING SKILLS BY HIGHLIGHTING SPECIAL TOPICS AND/OR POPULATIONS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO CRISIS RESPONSE FOR SAFER OUTCOMES. THIS PROJECTS FUNDING WILL BE USED FOR TRAINING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WALLET CARDS OR POCKET GUIDES FOR CRISIS DE-ESCALATION RESOURCES, SENSORY/REGULATION ITEMS, USB DRIVES WITH TRAINING MATERIALS, ADVANCED CIT PINS, PATCHES, AND REMOVABLE CAR DECALS, BOOKS TO CREATE A CIT RESOURCE LIBRARY, AS WELL AS PROMOTIONAL FUNDS TO INCREASE THE REACH OF THE PROJECT. FURTHERMORE, FUNDING IS REQUESTED FOR SPECIALIZATION TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR THE CRISIS CO-RESPONSE UNIT WHO ACT AS PRIMARY INSTRUCTORS FOR CIT, AS WELL AS OTHER INVESTED CIT MEMBERS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT THAT WILL BETTER EQUIP THEM TO INSTRUCT ON THE MOST RELEVANT, APPLICABLE, AND EVIDENCE BASED DE-ESCALATION STANDARDS DURING THE ADVANCED CIT COURSE, AS WELL AS CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CIT PROGRAM. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $119,270.00
Texas CITY OF DALLAS
THE CITY OF DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT (DPD) IS SEEKING FY25 COPS FUNDING TO PURSUE LAW ENFORCEMENT BEST PRACTICES ACCREDITATION THROUGH THE TEXAS POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION (TPCAF), A RESPECTED VOLUNTARY PROGRAM REQUIRING COMPLIANCE WITH 173 OPERATIONAL STANDARDS ACROSS ALL AREAS OF MODERN POLICING. TO LEAD THIS EFFORT, DPD WILL HIRE TWO FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBERS WITHIN ITS PLANNING & CRIME ANALYSIS UNIT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS, CONDUCTING A THOROUGH GAP ANALYSIS, COORDINATING DOCUMENTATION, AND SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEEDED POLICY UPDATES. THIS INITIATIVE REFLECTS DPDS STRATEGIC VISION FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY TRUST, AND ENSURES THAT THE DEPARTMENT REMAINS EQUIPPED TO DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY, ACCOUNTABLE SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF DALLAS. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $250,000.00
Dallas, Texas CITY OF DALLAS
THE CITY OF DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT (DPD) IS SEEKING FY25 COPS FUNDING TO PURSUE LAW ENFORCEMENT BEST PRACTICES ACCREDITATION THROUGH THE TEXAS POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION (TPCAF), A RESPECTED VOLUNTARY PROGRAM REQUIRING COMPLIANCE WITH 173 OPERATIONAL STANDARDS ACROSS ALL AREAS OF MODERN POLICING. TO LEAD THIS EFFORT, DPD WILL HIRE TWO FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBERS WITHIN ITS PLANNING & CRIME ANALYSIS UNIT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS, CONDUCTING A THOROUGH GAP ANALYSIS, COORDINATING DOCUMENTATION, AND SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEEDED POLICY UPDATES. THIS INITIATIVE REFLECTS DPDS STRATEGIC VISION FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY TRUST, AND ENSURES THAT THE DEPARTMENT REMAINS EQUIPPED TO DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY, ACCOUNTABLE SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF DALLAS. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $250,000.00
Texas CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
ALL NEWLY HIRED OFFICERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A NO-COST, TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT-CERTIFIED ONLINE COMMUNITY-POLICING COURSE ONCE THEY ARE HIRED TO ENSURE THAT NEW PERSONNEL UNDERSTAND THE COLLEGE STATION POLICE DEPARTMENTS PROACTIVE, SERVICE-ORIENTED MODEL FROM THE OUTSET, SO THEY CAN BUILD MORE EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH CITIZENS AND BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $174,540.00
Texas TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
THE TEXAS DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY PROPOSES AN INNOVATIVE INITIATIVE TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIMES PREVENTION. THE INTERDICTION FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN (IPC) IS FIRST THE FIRST PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES. IN COLLABORATION WITH CPS , COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND OTHER CHILD ADVOCATES, THIS INNOVATIVE INITIATIVE PROVIDES LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH TOOLS TO BETTER ASSESS AND APPROACH A SITUATION INVOLVING VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING WITH SPECIALIZED, TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING TO PROACTIVELY IDENTIFY OFFENDERS AND SAFEGUARD AT-RISK CHILDREN DURING ROUTINE TRAFFIC STOPS WHEN OPPORTUNITIES ARE USUALLY MISSED. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $174,071.00
Austin, Texas CITY OF AUSTIN
THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT (APD) WILL BOLSTER OFFICER RECRUITMENT, HIRING, AND RETENTION THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FY23 CPD YOUTH-LED RECRUITING MODEL (CYLRM); A COMMUNITY BASED, YOUTH-LED RECRUITING MODEL THAT WILL PROVIDE 1) CONSISTENT, RELIABLE AND ONGOING PROGRAMMING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ENGAGE AND ESTABLISH WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OFFICERS AND 2) PATHWAYS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES TO REMAIN CONNECTED WITH APD UNTIL THE TIME THEY ARE ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE FORCE AT 20.5 YEARS OF AGE. THE APD ANTICIPATES REACHING THOUSANDS OF AUSTIN YOUTH THROUGH IN-PERSON EVENTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE ABILITY TO SUSTAIN THE PROPOSED PIPELINE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY AND LOCAL LEADERSHIP. ULTIMATELY, APD BELIEVES THAT MODEL IMPLEMENTATION WILL RESULT IN A RELIABLE POOL OF VIABLE LOCAL CANDIDATES AND PROJECT THAT 50+ APD BRIDGE ACADEMY GRADUATES WILL JOIN THE AUSTIN POLICE FORCE IN FY2027-2028. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $175,000.00
Dallas, Texas CITY OF DALLAS
THE DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL ELEVATE AND INSTITUTIONALIZE HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING IN DE-ESCALATION, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND USE-OF-FORCE RESPONSE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL THROUGH DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF DYNAMIC, MULTIMEDIA INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT THROUGH PROFESSIONAL MEDIA PRODUCTION, EVIDENCE-INFORMED INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN, AND SCENARIO-DRIVEN VIDEO TRAINING. STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS IN ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS AND ADVANCED AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT WILL ENABLE THE DELIVERY OF ACCESSIBLE, ON-DEMAND LEARNING MODULES. THESE RESOURCES WILL REINFORCE OFFICER READINESS WHILE PROVIDING FLEXIBLE, SCALABLE TRAINING OPTIONS TO MEET OPERATIONAL DEMANDS. SCENARIO-BASED TRAINING WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCED USING INTERACTIVE TOOLS AND UPGRADED EQUIPMENT THAT SIMULATE HIGH-RISK, EMOTIONALLY CHARGED ENCOUNTERS TO DEEPEN REALISM AND REINFORCE PRACTICAL SKILLS APPLICATION. THE COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM WILL BE DELIVERED NOT ONLY TO SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS BUT ALSO TO AGENCY-AFFILIATED CRISIS RESPONSE TEAMS AND, WHERE APPROPRIATE, COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $500,000.00
Houston, Texas CITY OF HOUSTON
THE HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (HPD) AIMS TO CREATE A COORDINATED RESPONSE THAT BENEFITS NOT ONLY ANIMAL VICTIMS, BUT ALSO VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY RELATED FORMS OF VIOLENCE BY ENHANCING INVESTIGATION, FORENSIC CAPABILITIES, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND OFFICER TRAINING. THE OVERARCHING GOAL OF THE INITIATIVE IS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY BY ADDRESSING ANIMAL CRUELTY AS BOTH A CRIMINAL AND SOCIETAL ISSUE. THIS PROJECT REPRESENTS A STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN EARLY INTERVENTION, PREVENTION, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION THAT ALIGNS WITH BROADER COMMUNITY POLICING GOALS. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $175,000.00
Salt Lake City, Utah SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
APPLICANT PROPOSES A TRAINING PROJECT ON DE-ESCALATION TACTICS AND ALTERNATIVES TO USE OF FORCE FOCUS AREA. IF AWARDED, THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL ENHANCE ITS TRAINING PROGRAM TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN OFFICERS' DE-ESCALATION PROFICIENCY BY 1) INVESTING IN A NEW VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) TRAINING SIMULATOR TECHNOLOGY WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON DE-ESCALATION CURRICULUM. THE VR TRAINING SYSTEM IS A COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION THAT IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW TRAINERS THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE TRAINING, CONDUCT INTERACTIVE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT, AND PROVIDE IMMERSIVE, HANDS-ON SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES WITH DETAILED DEBRIEFING AND AFTER-ACTION REVIEW; 2) TRAIN NEW INSTRUCTORS IN THE ICAT (INTEGRATING COMMUNICATIONS, ASSESSMENT, AND TACTICS) DE-ESCALATION TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $500,000.00
Vermont VERMONT CRIMINAL JUSTICE
THE VERMONT POLICE ACADEMY (VPA), SEEKS TO FULLY INTEGRATE DE-ESCALATION AND CRISIS RESPONSE CONCEPTS THROUGHOUT ITS BASIC TRAINING CURRICULUM, MOVING BEYOND TRADITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL SILOS TOWARD AN EVIDENCE-BASED, SCENARIO-DRIVEN, AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH. THIS INTEGRATION WILL SPAN CRITICAL DOMAINS INCLUDING USE OF FORCE, COMMUNICATION, CRIMINAL LAW, PROCEDURAL JUSTICE, AND RESPONSE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, DISABILITIES, OR THOSE EXPERIENCING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISES. 		10/1/2025 9/30/2027 Prime $250,000.00

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