FY21 cops hiring program (CHP)

The City of Brownsville, Texas received a $1.25 million 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 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710).

Through this award, the City of Brownsville Finance Department will enhance public safety by hiring new career law enforcement officers to serve the Brownsville community. Funding will allow the Brownsville Police Department to develop partnerships and employ community policing strategies, including problem-solving techniques, to proactively address crime and social issues. The grant also aims to facilitate organizational changes that support collaborative efforts between law enforcement and community members to build trust and develop effective crime prevention solutions.