THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S MISSION IS TO COLLABORATE WITH THE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE BY PREVENTING CRIME, SAFEGUARDING CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, MAINTAINING PEACE, REDUCING FEAR, AND ENSURING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE RESIDENTS WITHIN OUR CITIES. TO ACHIEVE THE OBJECTIVES MENTIONED IN THIS SOLICITATION, BRISTOL COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, WILL USE THE GRANT TO COVER OVERTIME EXPENSES, ACQUIRE EQUIPMENT, AND OBTAIN SUPPLIES FOR THE NEW BEDFORD, FALL RIVER, TAUNTON, AND ATTLEBORO POLICE DEPARTMENTS.