FY21 cops hiring program (CHP)

The County of Alameda 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 aims to enhance public safety by assisting law enforcement agencies in building community trust and developing collaborative problem-solving approaches through community policing strategies.

Specifically, the County of Alameda is expected to utilize organizational and management strategies to foster collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and community members to jointly address public safety issues. This includes the adoption of community policing philosophy and practices within the County Administrator's Office such as problem-oriented policing, community engagement initiatives, and organizational structures that facilitate open communication and information sharing with the public. The five-year project period will allow for rigorous evaluation of community policing responses and sustained efforts to proactively reduce crime and conflict through cooperative efforts between police and Oakland residents.