The bristol police department seeks $233,693 through the FY25 community policing development accreditation grant to support the agency's initial accreditation through the virginia law enforcement…

The Community Oriented Policing Program awarded the City of Bristol, Virginia $233,693 on October 1, 2025, to support the Bristol Police Department's initial accreditation through the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission.

The funding supports acquisition and implementation of PowerDMS with onboarding, hiring of a part-time civilian accreditation coordinator, engagement of professional consultants, equipment and software upgrades including computers and Adobe Pro, installation of a door foyer system and security cameras, evidence room maintenance, and administrative training. These investments will build internal capacity to meet and maintain VLEPSC standards, promote community trust, and institutionalize best policing practices.

The grant extends from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, with performance occurring in Bristol, Virginia. The award is authorized under CFDA 16.710 (Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants), which supports state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies in enhancing effectiveness through community policing strategies that develop partnerships between agencies and the communities they serve to collaboratively resolve public safety problems and build community trust.

The bristol police department seeks $233,693 through the FY25 community policing development accreditation grant to support the agency's initial accreditation through the virginia law enforcement professional standards commission (vlepsc). Funding will support the acquisition and implementation of powerdms with onboarding, the hiring of a part-time civilian accreditation coordinator, engagement of professional consultants, equipment and software upgrades (e.g., computers, adobe pro), installation of a door FOB system and security cameras, evidence room maintenance, and administrative training. The project will build internal capacity to meet and maintain vlepsc standards, promote community trust, and institutionalize best policing practices.