The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), has begun accepting applications for the fiscal year 2011 COPS program. The application deadline is May 25th.
The COPS Hiring Program provides local governments with funding for three calendar years of entry-level salaries and fringe benefits for newly-hired, full-time sworn law enforcement officer positions or rehired officers who have been/are scheduled to be laid off as a result of local budget cuts. In return, the local government must retain employment of the officer for at least one year after the grant funds are terminated.
For additional information, visit the COPS website.
Arnold Weinfeld is Director of Strategic Initiatives and Federal Affairs for the Michigan Municipal League. He can be reached at 517-908-0304 or by e-mail
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