Yesterday the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) announced the 2011 COPS Hiring Program grant recipients. More than $243 million in grant funds were awarded to 238 law enforcement agencies for the hiring of 1,021 new officers and deputies nationwide. 
The largest single awards went to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department ($11.3 million) and the Oakland Police Department ($10.7 million) to hire or rehire 25 officers each.
COPS Hiring Grants go directly to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to help them increase community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts. Officers and deputies hired through the program are dedicated to addressing specific crime and disorder challenges confronting their communities. The grants provide 100 percent funding for approved entry-level salaries and fringe benefits for three years (36 months).
Which agencies in your state might be hiring soon? Click the map to find out. Or, view the complete award list.
To find out who’s hiring right now, visit the Discover Policing Career Center.
