Federal Grant Award Summary

The Winston-Salem Police Department received a $175,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The "More Than the Badge: Strategic Recruitment Initiative" is designed to modernize the department's recruitment infrastructure through a comprehensive, data-driven approach that includes targeted marketing campaigns, geographic outreach expansion, and onboarding process reform. These efforts directly support the COPS program's emphasis on building law enforcement capacity and advancing community policing strategies.

The initiative addresses critical recruitment and retention challenges while promoting organizational innovation, workforce diversity, and enhanced community relationships. The project delivers modernized recruitment systems and processes fully aligned with the FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrants Program priorities, enabling the Winston-Salem Police Department to strengthen its ability to attract and retain qualified personnel committed to community-oriented policing principles and public safety excellence.