The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office)'s mission is to advance the practice of community policing by state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies through information and grant resources. This mission is aligned with its role within the U.S. Department of Justice to support law enforcement agencies in building stronger community relationships and enhancing public safety.
The grant program from the COPS Office focuses on the Community Policing Development (CPD) for FY 2024, specifically under the Law Enforcement Products and Resources initiative. It aims to increase law enforcement's capacity to engage in community policing by funding the development and dissemination of innovative strategies, practices, and resources. This includes generating new ideas for fighting crime and fostering community engagement through problem-solving and organizational adjustments supportive of community policing. The grant encourages the creation of nationally distributed law enforcement products and resources that promote safe communities and advance community policing approaches.