FY21 cops hiring program (CHP)

The Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Community Oriented Policing Program awarded a $250,000 Project Grant to the Austintown Township Police Department through the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The grant will support the implementation of community policing strategies between October 1, 2021 and September 30, 2026. Key activities will include developing collaborative partnerships between the Austintown Township Police District and the community to identify and solve public safety problems. Organizational changes will also align police management, resources, and personnel to support proactive problem-solving approaches through community engagement and data-driven responses. The funding will allow the department to enhance public safety and build trust by adopting community policing philosophies that engage both community members and other stakeholders.