All law enforcement agencies in oxford county, maine are submitting a joint application with the rumford police department serving as primary applicant

The U.S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program awarded a $250,000 Project Grant to the Town of Rumford Police Department as the primary applicant for a joint submission from all law enforcement agencies in Oxford County, Maine. The funding will be used to enhance the agencies' readiness for the Maine Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (MLEAP) by providing a contract with a police services consultant group. The consultant will assist with policy development, officer trainings, evidence/property room software and lockers, computers, shelving, accreditation fees, sworn officer overtime, and audits to ensure each agency meets the MLEAP accreditation standards. The award has a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.

The group will use funding under FY24 supporting law enforcement seeking accreditation award for a contract with a police services consultant group to provide services related to policy development, officer trainings, evidence/property room software and lockers, computers, shelving, accreditation fees, sworn officer overtime, and audits to make sure each agency is ready for the mleap onsite accreditation audit-inspection process.