Town Of Amherst Police Department

The Town of Amherst Police Department, operating as Amherst Police Department, is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal awards since October 30, 2006. As a municipal law enforcement agency, it provides public safety services to the Town of Amherst, New York. In addition to its primary role in local law enforcement, the department engages with federal agencies through contract and grant awards, offering specialized facilities and participating in homeland security programs. The Amherst Police Department's involvement in federal contracts and grants demonstrates its capacity to support broader law enforcement and security initiatives beyond its local jurisdiction.

The department's most recent federal contract award, dated May 1, 2024, showcases its ability to provide specialized training facilities to federal agencies. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 awarded a $87,500.00 firm fixed-price purchase order contract to the Amherst Police Department for the year-round use of its indoor training facility. This facility, which includes a shooting range and simulation room, is utilized by the Buffalo and Batavia VA Medical Center Police. The contract has a base period of one year with four one-year option periods, potentially extending to April 30, 2029. This sole-source award was not set aside and falls under the NAICS code 713990 for All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries. The contract highlights the department's capability to offer critical training resources to federal law enforcement entities, supporting the VA's efforts to maintain a well-trained police force.

While the Amherst Police Department has not received any prime federal grant awards based on the provided information, it has been involved in several sub-grant awards related to homeland security. The department has received sub-grants under the State Homeland Security Program - Targeted Grants in multiple years, including 2018, 2019, and 2020. These sub-grants were administered through the New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services, which served as the prime grantee. The consistent participation in this program over several years suggests an ongoing commitment to enhancing local homeland security capabilities. Although specific details about the nature of these sub-grants are not provided, they likely involve initiatives aimed at improving emergency preparedness, response capabilities, or other security measures within the department's jurisdiction, aligning with broader state and federal homeland security objectives.