The houston police department will use FY24 microgrants funding to create and implement a comprehensive and innovative recruitment and retention program to restore its personnel strength to the…

The Houston Police Department was awarded a $175,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants (CFDA 16.710) program. The grant will fund the creation and implementation of a comprehensive recruitment and retention program to restore the department's personnel strength to authorized levels. Key activities include in-person recruiting events, promotion of the 30x30 Initiative, hiring expos, collaborations with partners, enhancing the department's online recruiting presence, traditional advertising, and digital marketing. Additionally, the grant will support the development of a personnel retention strategy focused on growth, development, and career pathways. The project period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.

The houston police department will use FY24 microgrants funding to create and implement a comprehensive and innovative recruitment and retention program to restore its personnel strength to the authorized levels. Funds will be used to implement a recruitment strategy that will include the following: in person recruiting events, promotion of the 30X30 initiative, hiring expos, collaborations with current private and public partners, enhancement of hpds recruiting online presence, utilization of traditional advertising such as bumper stickers, car wraps, banners, and radio ADS, and use of digital marketing. Additionally, grant funds would aid in the development of a personnel retention strategy, which would concentrate on personnel growth, development, and career pathway.