The chula vista police department will use FY24 microgrants funds to create curriculum designed for community members from the political arena, business owners, faith-based groups, and community…

The City of Chula Vista Police Department was awarded a $112,745 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program (CFDA 16.710) to create curriculum and implement community-based workshops and academies. The goal is to maintain and strengthen the department's legitimacy, trust, and transparency with community members from the political arena, business owners, faith-based groups, and community advocates. This grant funding will support the department's ongoing community engagement efforts and enhance community inclusion through these unique training programs, which are designed to improve police-community relations.

The chula vista police department will use FY24 microgrants funds to create curriculum designed for community members from the political arena, business owners, faith-based groups, and community advocates. This unique community makeup will help US maintain and strengthen our legitimacy, trust and transparency. The continuing implementation of these community-based workshops and academies will enhance our community engagement efforts and community inclusion.