FY21 cops hiring program (CHP)

The City of Plainfield, New Jersey received a $1.25 million Project Grant award from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services program to support community policing efforts. Funded from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2026, this Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants award will allow the City of Plainfield to enhance law enforcement effectiveness and build community trust through collaborative problem solving with community partners. As the direct recipient, the City of Plainfield will implement organizational strategies and proactive community policing approaches to address public safety issues. Plainfield Action Services, a department of the City of Plainfield, will assist with developing community partnerships and evaluating problem-solving responses. This funding supports the goals of the Community Oriented Policing Services program to advance public safety through community policing philosophies and strategies.