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Department Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the COPS Office

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The Justice Department celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Community Oriented Policing Services Office (COPS) and announced that it has awarded over $600 million in grant funding to law enforcement agencies and stakeholders across the country.

The funding was announced as part of the Justice Department’s celebration of the 30th anniversary of the COPS Office, commemorating 30 years since the passage of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act. Since that time, the COPS Office has advanced community policing across the country by providing a variety of resources, including grant funding, training, technical assistance, and a wide range of publications and other resources.

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Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer Delivers Remarks on the 30th Anniversary of the COPS Office

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks on the 30th Anniversary of the COPS Office

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Remarks on the 30th Anniversary of the COPS Office

Updated September 24, 2024

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Community Outreach
Violent Crime