Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office awarded $236,767 to the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians on October 1, 2025, under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). This three-year Tribal Resources Grant Equipment/Training Program award supports the advancement of community policing practices in tribal jurisdictions by funding the procurement of basic equipment, technology, and training resources. The funding enables the La Jolla Band to enhance its law enforcement capacity to prevent and disrupt crime and violence through systematic community policing strategies, including community partnerships, organizational transformation, and problem-solving initiatives.

The award provides the tribal jurisdiction with resources to build and sustain community policing capabilities through targeted equipment acquisition and training delivery at the place of performance in Pauma Valley, California. The grant period extends through September 30, 2028, aligning with the COPS Office's standard 1-3 year project duration model and enabling the tribe to implement sustainable public safety improvements that strengthen partnerships between law enforcement and community members to address identified public safety challenges.