The purpose of the cops hiring program (CHP) program is to advance the practice of community policing through the hire or rehire of additional career law enforcement officers

The Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Community Oriented Policing Program awarded $125,000 under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants (CFDA 16.710) federal program to the County of Hart, Kentucky from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2027.

The funding will allow the County of Hart to hire additional career law enforcement officers to advance the practice of community policing in Munfordville, Kentucky. Specifically, the additional officers will build the jurisdiction's community policing capacity to prevent and disrupt crime and violence through developing partnerships and problem-solving techniques with community members, as is the focus of the Community Oriented Policing Program. The Hart County Attorney's Office will oversee the grant funding and officer hires supported by this award.

Funding under this award program will be utilized by local law enforcement agencies to hire and rehire career law enforcement officers necessary to increase the jurisdiction's community policing capacity to prevent and disrupt crime and violence.