WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown today announced that Ohio law enforcement departments will receive $4,880,074 in funds to create and preserve police jobs. The federal funds, allocated through the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program will enable local police departments to hire new officers to fight crime.
“Safe communities depend on the expertise of well-trained law enforcement officers. These funds will help ensure that Ohio police departments are able to attract and retain the very best public servants,” Brown said. “These grants are a critical investment in the men and women who devote their lives to protecting Ohioans.”
The grant funds 100 percent of the salary and benefits of entry-level officers over the next three years. The grant also protects the jobs of full-time sworn in officers; officers scheduled to be laid-off, and rehired officers.
The twelve police departments receiving funds include:
Department Name |
County |
Number of Officers |
Estimated Award |
|
Alliance Police Department |
Stark |
2 |
$372,966 |
|
City of Bedford Heights |
Cuyahoga |
2 |
$440,520 |
|
Township of Boardman |
Mahoning |
2 |
$413,148 |
|
Chillicothe, Ohio Police Department |
Ross |
2 |
$485,402 |
|
Elyria |
Lorain |
4 |
$812,628 |
|
City of Lancaster |
Fairfield |
3 |
$523,485 |
|
Marion Police Department |
Marion |
3 |
$709,455 |
|
City of Newark |
Licking |
2 |
$420,020 |
|
Norwalk Police Department |
Huron |
1 |
$210,277 |
|
South Zanesville Police Department |
Muskingum |
1 |
$153,263 |
|
Village of Waynesville |
Warren |
1 |
$150,708 |
|
Wellston Police Department |
Jackson |
1 |
$188,202 |
|
State Total: |
$4,880,074 |
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