CAR Recap BJA FY25 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use App.docx

FINANCE 
 
 
 
                                                           
                  
 
530 E. MONROE AVE. • BUCKEYE, AZ • 85326 
BUCKEYEAZ.GOV 
 
“BJA FY25 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use, Site-Based Program” Grant Application to 
the Bureau of Justice Assistance through the United States Department of Justice – Summary Recap 
 
Project Description:   
The Buckeye Police Department seeks to address the 35% increase in opioid and substance abuse offenses 
from 2022 to 2025 through the establishment of an Opioid and Substance Abuse Unit. This unit will investigate 
and interdict drugs, weapons, and human trafficking activities and combat violent crimes with an overarching 
goal to enhance public safety and reduce overdose deaths.  
If awarded, the project will cover the salary, benefits, and vehicles for two full-time sworn Detectives and one 
full-time Sworn Sergeant for 36 months. The Buckeye Police Department’s goal is to increase investigation 
and prosecution efforts while collaborating with neighboring jurisdictions and service providers. Another goal 
is the continuous improvement of services provided to victims of drug, weapons, and human trafficking. The 
Buckeye Police Department anticipates an initial increase in drug-related cases, but the goal is to reduce opioid 
related incidents through early detection, prevention, and awareness efforts. The goal is to reduce the 
incidents of opioid abuse from the 2025 level of 274 to below 200 within the next five years. 
 
Project Cost: 
 $ 1,735,705 (over a 36-month period) 
 
Non-Required Match: 
 $ 435,705 (over a 36-month period, non-required) 
 
Grant Amount:  
 $ 1,300,000 (over a 36-month period) 
Future Action:  
 If awarded, the Award Agreement will be presented to Council for budget authority, as well as the authority 
to accept and execute the grant awarded. If awarded and after all grant funds have been expended and 
after the 36-month grant period of performance has expired, the City of Buckeye will have the following 
options regarding the two sworn Detectives and the one Sergeant: retain the positions, terminate the 
positions, or research alternative funding opportunities in which the Grants Team will pursue.  
Objectives and Expected Outcomes:  
 If awarded, the addition of the two full-time sworn Detectives and one full-time Sergeant position will 
benefit the Buckeye Police Department as an effective means to combat opioid, stimulant, and substance 
use crimes in the community. The addition of these three personnel will significantly enhance the City’s 
ability to investigate, prevent, and respond to drug-related criminal activity and violent crime. This strategic 
investment in public safety positions the city to safeguard its residents and protect its economic vitality. 
Time Period for the Grant: 
 Fiscal year 2027 through fiscal year 2029