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The Recovery Act: Results in Action
![Attorney General Holder Congratulates a Graduating Officier](/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/LDT28571-1024x681.jpg)
Attorney General Holder Congratulates a Graduating Officer. Photo by Lonnie Tague for The Department of Justice.
"I’m proud that our administration backs up our commitment to law enforcement not just with words, but with the resources our partners need."
And praised the officers saying:
"It is an honor for me to share this momentous day with you and your families. Each one of you has worked hard to get here. And all of you have proven that you have the ability, the drive, and the determination to succeed."
The grants were awarded by the Department of Justice under the COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP), which is administered by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). CHRP was an initiative of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and is intended to create jobs and to help communities effectively fight crime.
The grants provide 100 percent funding for entry-level officer salaries and benefits for three years, and can be used to rehire officers who have been laid off because of local budget cuts.Updated April 7, 2017