Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Town of Chase City received a $218,218 Project Grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The grant funds the Chase City Police Department's pursuit of law enforcement accreditation through the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC). Primary deliverables include the establishment of a civilian accreditation manager position to guide the department through the accreditation qualification process, and the procurement of necessary technology infrastructure to support both the manager and departmental operations.

Specific equipment and software procured under this award include Power DMS software for accreditation management, computing equipment (laptop and desktop components), and office equipment (printer and scanner). These resources enable the accreditation manager to efficiently coordinate the department's compliance with VLEPSC professional standards and facilitate the overall objective of achieving accredited law enforcement agency status. The award aligns with the COPS Office's mission of enhancing law enforcement effectiveness and building agency capacity through organizational transformation and professionalization initiatives.