Salem at a glance
Population by race and Hispanic origin
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Full-time law enforcement staff, Salem Police Department
- 180 Officers
- 53 Civilian staff
Full-time law enforcement officers per 1,000 residents
- 1.31 Salem
- 1.6 National average, cities with 100,000 to 249,999 population
- 2.2 National average
These figures reflect the Salem Police Department only, and do not include state or other police agencies that may be present in this location.
Federal grant funding for Salem
Data was last updated November 28, 2022
We identified over $1.1M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $94,147.00 | 10/1/2021 9/30/2025 |
CITY OF SALEM THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM ALLOWS UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING TRIBES, TO SUPPORT A BROAD RANGE OF ACTIVITIES TO PREVENT AND CONTROL CRIME BASED ON THEIR OWN STATE AND LOCAL NEEDS AND CONDITIONS. GRANT FUNDS CAN BE USED FOR STATE AND LOCAL INITIATIVES, … | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
| $92,622.00 | 10/1/2020 9/30/2024 |
CITY OF SALEM CITY OF SALEM COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER PROGRAM | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
| $66,389.00 | 10/1/2019 9/30/2023 |
CITY OF SALEM CITY OF SALEM COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER PROGRAM | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
| $87,139.00 | 10/1/2018 9/30/2022 |
CITY OF SALEM CITY OF SALEM COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER PROGRAM | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
Military equipment transfers
Data last updated July 11, 2025
$1.6K value of military equipment has been transferred to the Salem Police Department
The highest-value stock number reported is RIFLE,7.62 MILLIMETER with 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2000 | RIFLE,7.62 MILLIMETER 1005-00-589-1271 |
7 | 7 @ $138.00 | $966.00 | D | 1 |
| 5/16/1995 | RIFLE,7.62 MILLIMETER 1005-00-589-1271 |
5 | 5 @ $138.00 | $690.00 | D | 1 |