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 FY24 Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies Seeking Accreditation - Community Policing Development Solicitation by the COPS Office aims to provide funding to law enforcement agencies to support their efforts in obtaining accreditation. This program underscores the importance of community policing as a philosophy that employs partnerships and problem-solving techniques to address public safety issues. Its goals are to identify and expand upon promising practices within law enforcement, produce knowledge products that are quality-driven, evidence-based, accessible, and memorable. The program prioritizes actions and recommendations that support civil rights, increase access to justice, support victims of crime, strengthen community safety, and build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.