The FY24 COPS Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) provides funding to state, territorial, local, Tribal, and other designated entities to develop and acquire effective law enforcement equipment, technologies, and interoperable communications that assist in responding to and preventing crime. The program is administered by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) within the U.S. Department of Justice. Key objectives include promoting community policing strategies, developing partnerships to address public safety concerns, and implementing community engagement efforts. The application deadline is July 12, 2024.
The program does not specify award values or budgets, but the COPS Office has been appropriated over $20 billion to advance community policing initiatives. Eligible entities can use the funding to implement a range of activities, such as training for law enforcement personnel, public awareness campaigns, and developing new practices for de-escalation and crisis intervention. The program seeks to foster relationships between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.
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