FY21 cops hiring program (CHP)

The Sparks Police Department was awarded a $500,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Community Oriented Policing Program under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program. The grant will support the Sparks Police Department in developing community partnerships and engaging in organizational transformation and problem-solving activities from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2026. As the direct recipient, the Sparks Police Department will implement community policing strategies through collaborative partnerships with community members, non-profits, businesses and other government agencies. They will also align management, personnel, technology and resources to support proactive problem-solving. The City of Sparks, as Sparks Police Department's parent organization, is the sub-awardee providing oversight and administrative support for grant activities.