Project Grant 15JCOPS25GG01066PPSE
- The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) awarded a $250,000 Project Grant under the FY25 COPS Hiring Program (CFDA 16.068) to the Leon County Sheriff's Office in Tallahassee, FL. This grant aims to increase the agency's community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts by funding the hiring and/or rehiring of additional career law enforcement officers. The anticipated outcomes include enhanced engagement in planned community partnerships,...
- The Leon County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) was awarded a $349,635 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). The grant funding will be used to develop and deliver advanced de-escalation training curriculum for LCSO deputies, incorporating techniques that focus on understanding and addressing the root causes of confrontational behavior. The...
- The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) awarded a $449,239 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to the Leon County School Board, doing business as Lively Technical Center, located in Tallahassee, Florida. The funding will be used to implement evidence-based programs to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students. This grant supports the...
- The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) awarded a $625,000 Project Grant to the City of Tallahassee, Florida under the FY25 COPS Hiring Program (CFDA 16.068). The grant funding will support the hiring and/or rehiring of additional career law enforcement officers in an effort to increase the city's community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts. The anticipated outcomes include the City of Tallahassee's engagement in planned community...
- The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) awarded the City of Lansing, Michigan, a $175,000 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The grant aims to help the Lansing Police Department decrease violent crime and firearm violence through data-driven strategic deployment of resources and improved community engagement and trust. Specifically, the funding will support the strategic...
- The City of Fort Myers received a $1.75 million project grant award from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services program to support public safety partnerships and community policing efforts through September 2026. Funded under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710), the City will work collaboratively with community members, local organizations, and other government agencies to develop solutions to public safety problems, build...
- The Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) awarded a $200,000 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to Lake County's Sheriff's Department in Tavares, Florida. The grant will fund the "Team Resilience Project" to provide mental health and performance support for dispatchers and law enforcement officers. This initiative aims to enhance the safety and well-being of the county's...
- The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) awarded a $900,000 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, doing business as Leech Lake Tribal Council. The funding will be utilized by the tribal jurisdiction to procure basic equipment, technology, and training to increase its community policing capacity and prevent and disrupt crime and violence. The...
- The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) awarded a $175,000 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to the City of Fort Myers, Florida. The grant will fund the Fort Myers Police Department's "Operation SAFE" initiative, which aims to dismantle opioid trafficking operations, particularly those distributing fentanyl, within the city. The primary activities include: 1) Overtime...
- The Pasco Sheriff's Office was awarded a $175,000 Community Policing Development Microgrant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program. The 19-month grant will fund a crucial Mission Analyst position to enhance the agency's ability to implement community policing strategies, particularly in the "Immigration and Border Security" subcategory and integration with several other community policing categories. This initiative...
The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) awarded a $174,996 Project Grant to the Leon County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The grant supports a targeted initiative to combat violent crime and human trafficking through proactive investigations into illicit massage businesses (IMBs) operating in Tallahassee and the surrounding region. Key activities include developing actionable intelligence, deploying undercover operations, collaborating with code enforcement and victim service providers, and implementing community policing strategies to identify and dismantle IMBs that exploit vulnerable individuals and facilitate violent crimes. The project aims to reduce IMB-linked crime and increase community awareness through training, public outreach, and a robust evaluation plan. The award period is from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $175.0k | 10/10/25 |