The purpose of the cops office tribal resources grant hiring program (trgp-hire) is to advance the practice of community policing in tribal jurisdictions through the hire or rehire of additional…

The Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions awarded $361,097 to the Native Village of Kwigillingok on October 1, 2025, under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to hire or rehire career sworn law enforcement officers, tribal police officers, and village public safety officers in support of community policing capacity.

The award funds the Tribal Resources Grant Hiring Program (TRGP-HIRE), which advances community policing practice in tribal jurisdictions by increasing law enforcement staffing to prevent and disrupt crime and violence. Performance takes place in Kwigillingok, Alaska. The award obligates $361,097 with a period of performance through September 30, 2030.

The purpose of the cops office tribal resources grant hiring program (trgp-hire) is to advance the practice of community policing in tribal jurisdictions through the hire or rehire of additional career sworn law enforcement officers, tribal/village police officers, and village public safety officers. Funding under this award program will be utilized by the tribal jurisdiction to hire and rehire career sworn law enforcement officers, tribal/village police officers, and village public safety officers necessary to increase the jurisdictions community policing capacity to prevent and disrupt crime and violence.