Graham at a glance
Population by race and Hispanic origin
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Full-time law enforcement staff, Graham Police Department
- 45 Officers
- 6 Civilian staff
Full-time law enforcement officers per 1,000 residents
- 2.8 Graham
- 1.9 National average, cities with 10,000 to 24,999 population
- 2.2 National average
These figures reflect the Graham Police Department only, and do not include state or other police agencies that may be present in this location.
Federal grant funding for Graham
Data was last updated June 1, 2023
We identified over $750K in federal grant funding, FY 2015-2025
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
Data last updated July 11, 2025
$414 value of military equipment has been transferred to the Graham Police Department
The highest-value stock number reported is RIFLE,7.62 MILLIMETER with 3 items valued at $138.00 each
Recent equipment transfers
| Ship date | Item and National Stock Number (NSN) | Quantity | Acquisition value, each | Acquisition value, total | DEMIL code | DEMIL IC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2000 | RIFLE,7.62 MILLIMETER 1005-00-589-1271 |
3 | 3 @ $138.00 | $414.00 | D | 1 |
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 |