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Police1’s Police Grants section provides a comprehensive database of grants, news, information and resources to help law enforcement agencies identify and secure available grant funding.



The program seeks to bolster public safety efforts and promote community resilience
Small-town police departments turn to grant funds to address the challenges of limited resources, personnel shortages and technology gaps
Through a fellowship model, New Blue seeks to create a network of police officers committed to bringing about change within their departments
Police department chiefs and sheriffs have been given broad discretion in how to use the funds; some planned uses include adding body camera programs, purchasing new cruisers and updating training
Learn to navigate the complexities of state and federal grant programs
The water rescue kits will allow police officers to safely and effectively provide rescue efforts immediately, Aurora Police Department officials stated
The Brooklyn Park Police Department will take the lead in steering youths and young adults away from violent crime after partnerships with community organizations didn’t bring desired outcomes, officials said
Teledyne FLIR is collaborating with PoliceGrantsHelp.com to support eligible law enforcement agencies seeking public safety grants for their drone programs
The money is intended to go toward salaries for sheriffs and deputies, as well as boost recruitment and retention efforts
The Jasper Police Department, having requested nearly $51,000, agreed to redirect all but $6,000 to help Sarcoxie PD buy a new car and meet other departments’ needs
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia emphasized the need for the new facility, saying officers “spent $4,000 on lumber and supplies to build our own makeshift reality-based training scenario room”
“Riverside appreciates its strong partnership with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office,” the district stated. “Without their assistance, this project would not have been possible”
The state police will use the funding toward community outreach programs and other programming designed to reduce youth involvement in gang activity
Rigaku’s handheld Raman CQL Series analyzers are now grant ready
The Flock Safety technology can differentiate a gunshot from a firework and turns on video surveillance automatically when a gunshot is detected
The $100,000 grant is expected to allow Portland police to more than double the number of enforcement missions they undertake
OMNIQ was invited to demonstrate the new system for border control in North America
$80,000 in awarded grants to be used for educational and disaster relief purposes, focusing on better preparation for our communities
Mental Health
“In times of need, we want to do everything we can to protect those in crisis and get them timely help and health,” Gov. Phil Murphy said
Safer, but limited by law, Woodbury police started using StarChase technology in August as part of an initiative to reduce the need for high-speed chases
Partnership with Ten-8 Fire and Safety and Frontline Communications will enhance St. Petersburg’s law enforcement capabilities with a high-tech mobile command vehicle for diverse operations
“This is an enormous step forward in our ability to respond to mental health emergencies,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “It will make it possible for us to provide the most appropriate response to an individual in crisis and connect them to the best resource”
The money will be used for educational resources regarding speeding and bike and pedestrian safety, as well as road safety testing
“[This grant allows] us to teach safe behaviors to ... children in our community by providing walking courses and bicycle trainings, as well as distributing free helmets and safety equipment,” Salinas PD Chief Roberto Filice stated
“These grants support the life-saving work of first responders and help public safety agencies to meet the needs of those they serve,” Gov. Maura Healey said
“It seems that every time I come in, in the morning, I look at a briefing report and we had something at night where we’re trying to track an individual, and the [night vision goggles] are just vital to what we’re doing,” Sheriff Jim DeWees said