The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) was awarded a $175,000 Project Grant under the U.S. Department of Justice's Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to expand its LGBTQ+ Liaison Program. The grant funding will be used to implement a "Safe Space" initiative, which will provide members of the LGBTQ+ community who have been victimized or fear becoming victims of crime a safe place offering support and assistance. The project will also engage local businesses and organizations as partners to expand the network of LGBTQ+ allies and advocates in the community. Additionally, the grant will support outreach and awareness activities, as well as training for new law enforcement recruits and existing law enforcement liaisons. The goal is to decrease incidents of hate crimes, harassment, and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community in Palm Beach County. The grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.
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