The Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) received a $161,049 Project Grant award from 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 funding will be used to provide approximately 1,075 overtime outreach hours to support individuals experiencing homelessness in Broward County, Florida. This proactive measure aims to enhance public safety by steering homeless individuals toward vital social services and shelter alternatives, rather than resorting to arrest or placement in new camps, in response to the state's new public camping and sleeping legislation. The grant will also allow an increased number of BSO officers to receive expanded training on homeless diversion techniques and needs assessments, addressing the urgent demand stemming from this new law. This comprehensive, community policing strategy optimizes law enforcement resources, addresses quality-of-life concerns, diminishes complaints, and fosters a safer and more cohesive community.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $161.0k | 9/30/24 |