Graham at a glance
Population by race and Hispanic origin
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Full-time law enforcement staff, Graham Police Department
- 46 Officers
- 6 Civilian staff
Full-time law enforcement officers per 1,000 residents
- 1.9 National average, cities with 10,000 to 24,999 population
- 2.2 National average
Federal grant funding for Graham
Data was last updated June 1, 2023
We identified over $750K in federal grant funding, FY 2016-2026
Grant funding over time
Grant funding by federal department
Recent grants
| Amount | Start and end dates | Recipient and description | Awarding agency | CFDA program | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $750,000.00 | 10/1/2021 9/30/2026 |
CITY OF GRAHAM FY21 COPS HIRING PROGRAM (CHP) | Department of Justice Offices, Boards and Divisions | 16.710 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants | Prime |
Military equipment transfers
We were unable to locate any military equipment transfers for this location using the LESO Property Transferred to Participating Agencies database published by the Defense Logistics Agency. It is possible that this location has acquired military equipment for policing via other sources or programs.
Local police misconduct data, consent decrees, and settlements
Data last updated July 9, 2025
Settlements
We identified 1 publicly reported settlement that resulted in $336,900.00 in monetary compensation to victims.
| Year | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
In North Carolina, the City of Graham, the Graham Police Department, and the Alamance County Sherriff’s Office agreed to pay $336,900 to a group of people who alleged that police used excessive force against them during a voting rights march. The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law represented the marchers. The lawsuit was connected to a 2020 “march to the polls” event, where sheriff’s deputies and police officers pepper-sprayed marchers, including children and elderly people, for blocking a street without permission. Under the terms of the settlement, the Police Department and sheriff’s office did not claim any responsibility for the incident. |
Compensation
$336,900.00 |