The purpose of the cops office tribal resources grant equipment/training program (trgp-equipment/training) is to advance the practice of community policing in tribal jurisdictions and meet the most…

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) was awarded a $140,902 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The grant funding will be used by KBIC's Division, Ojibwa Lanes & Lounge, to procure basic equipment, technology, and training to increase the tribe's community policing capacity and prevent crime and violence. The grant has a performance period from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026. This award supports the COPS Office's goals of advancing community policing practices and addressing critical public safety needs in tribal jurisdictions through investments in equipment, technology, and training.

The purpose of the cops office tribal resources grant equipment/training program (trgp-equipment/training) is to advance the practice of community policing in tribal jurisdictions and meet the most serious tribal law enforcement needs. Funding under this award program will be utilized by the tribal jurisdiction to procure basic equipment, technology and training to increase the jurisdictions community policing capacity to prevent and disrupt crime and violence.