FY21 cops hiring program (CHP)

The Town of Richmond Police Department in Richmond, Rhode Island was awarded a $125,000 project grant from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Community Oriented Policing Program under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants (CFDA 16.710) program. The grant will support the implementation of community policing strategies through collaborative partnerships between the Richmond Police Department and the community they serve from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2026. As outlined in the program description, this includes developing problem-solving techniques and organizational strategies in conjunction with community members, local government agencies, and other stakeholders to proactively address public safety issues. Funding will also support aligning the police department's management, structure, personnel, and information systems to further community-oriented policing efforts.