The City of Olathe Police Department (OPD) was awarded a $400,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The funding will support OPD's expansion of its co-responder (CR) program, new community engagement initiatives, and the hiring of a case manager (CM). This support aims to improve outcomes related to justice system deflection, referrals, crisis call de-escalation, and decreased use of force. OPD plans to inform the community about these new programs through public outreach, including the Citizens Police Academy, the Citizens Police Advisory Council, and partnerships with local organizations. The grant award period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $400.0k | 9/30/24 |