FY21 cops hiring program (CHP)

The Radford Police Chief received a $375,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Community Oriented Policing Program on October 1, 2021 to support community policing efforts through September 30, 2026. The funding supports the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program, which provides assistance to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to advance public safety through community policing strategies and collaborative problem-solving partnerships between law enforcement and community members. Specifically, the Radford City Department of Police will use the funding to strengthen organizational strategies that systematically engage community partnerships and proactive problem-solving techniques to address public safety issues. This includes developing collaborative solutions with other government agencies, community groups, non-profits, businesses, and media to reduce crime, social disorder, and increase satisfaction with police services.