Philadelphia, PA lemhwa project

The City of Philadelphia Police Department was awarded a $125,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services program to implement community policing strategies under the PHILADELPHIA, PA LEMHWA PROJECT. The two-year award runs from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023.

Through this funding, the Philadelphia Police Department will work with community members, government agencies, non-profits, and local businesses to develop collaborative partnerships and utilize problem-solving techniques focused on immediate public safety issues. Organizational changes will also be implemented to support community partnerships and proactive problem-solving. This includes adjusting management, personnel, and information systems. The goal is to enhance public safety, build community trust in law enforcement, and implement evidence-based responses to prioritized problems. The work will be carried out under the Department of Justice's Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program.