The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) received a $975,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (CFDA 16.738). The two-year NOBLE Recruitment and Retention (NOBLE R&R) Program aims to address workforce shortages in law enforcement by collaborating with Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and other higher education institutions that serve underrepresented groups. Key deliverables include establishing a national resource hub, launching a recruitment campaign, developing a speakers bureau, creating a pool of qualified applicants through a career pathways program, and developing best practice recommendations for law enforcement organizations. The award period runs from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026.
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