The city of austin requests will use funding under FY24 supporting law enforcement seeking accreditation award for two full-time project coordinators and sworn officer overtime for the completion of…

The City of Austin received a $250,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants (CFDA 16.710) program. The grant will fund two full-time project coordinators and sworn officer overtime to support activities that will result in the city's law enforcement agency becoming accredited through the Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation (TPCAF). This grant aims to enhance public safety through improved community policing strategies, officer training, and organizational development initiatives that promote collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and the community. The award period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.

The city of austin requests will use funding under FY24 supporting law enforcement seeking accreditation award for two full-time project coordinators and sworn officer overtime for the completion of activities that will result in accreditation through the texas police chiefs association foundation (tpcaf).