The connecticutdepartment of emergency services and public protection (DESPP) will use FY24 cpdto acquire part time accreditation compliance service officers (ASCO) - employees to assist the CT law…

The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) in Middletown, Connecticut was awarded a $300,000 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants (CFDA 16.710) program. The grant will be used to acquire part-time Accreditation Compliance Service Officers (ASCO) to assist Connecticut law enforcement agencies in efficiently gaining accreditation and implementing best practices to meet national policing standards. The goal is to execute the law and effect positive change through effective policing that aligns with community-oriented policing strategies. The award has a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.

The connecticutdepartment of emergency services and public protection (DESPP) will use FY24 cpdto acquire part time accreditation compliance service officers (ASCO) - employees to assist the CT law enforcement agencies efficiently gain accreditation in order to execute the law and effect positive change resulting in best practices and effective policing matching national standards.