The purpose of the cops office tribal resources grant equipment/training program (trgp-equipment/training) is to advance the practice of community policing in tribal jurisdictions and meet the most…

The Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions awarded Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians (doing business as Big Valley Rancheria) $106,412 under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) on October 1, 2025, to procure basic equipment, technology, and training that increase the tribe's community policing capacity to prevent and disrupt crime and violence in tribal jurisdictions. The award funds equipment and training deliverables under the COPS Office Tribal Resources Grant Equipment/Training Program. Big Valley Rancheria, a federally recognized Indian tribe headquartered in Lakeport, California, is the recipient. Performance occurs in Lakeport, CA through September 30, 2028. The grant advances community policing practice in tribal jurisdictions by supporting organizational transformation, community partnerships, and problem-solving strategies aligned with COPS Office doctrine.

The purpose of the cops office tribal resources grant equipment/training program (trgp-equipment/training) is to advance the practice of community policing in tribal jurisdictions and meet the most serious tribal law enforcement needs. Funding under this award program will be utilized by the tribal jurisdiction to procure basic equipment, technology and training to increase the jurisdictions community policing capacity to prevent and disrupt crime and violence.