Council to take action on Resolution No. 91-25 approving United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Office Of Community Oriented Policing (COPS Office) FY25 COPS Hiring Program Grant Award; authorizing

4.D
CITY OF BUCKEYE
Regular Council Meeting
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
MEETING DATE: 11/18/25
AGENDA ITEM: 4.D. FIN - FY25
Community Oriented Policing Services
Hiring Grant Award Through the United
States Department of Justice
DATE PREPARED: 11/13/25
DISTRICT NO.: All
STAFF LIAISON: Rob Roach, Grant Program Manager, rroach@buckeyeaz.gov,
(623) 349-6165
DEPARTMENT: Financial Services
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
Items / New Business
ACTION/MOTION: (This language identifies the formal motion to be made by the Council) 
Council to take action on Resolution No. 91-25 approving United States Department of Justice (DOJ)
Office Of Community Oriented Policing (COPS Office) FY25 COPS Hiring Program Grant Award;
authorizing the City Manager to accept and deliver said Grant on behalf of the City; and approving the
creation of four new law enforcement officer positions.
SUMMARY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Buckeye Police Department (BPD) seeks to improve safety within the City of Buckeye (City) through
this grant award, which supports the addition of four (4) new law enforcement officers in an effort to
increase their common-sense community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts. The new officers
are in addition to the current budgeted level of sworn officer positions. Anticipated outcomes of this
awarded grant include reductions in domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault, through
investigations, interdiction, and arrests. The grant will cover a portion of four (4) law enforcement officers'
salaries and benefits over a 36-month period. After a 36-month grant period is complete, BPD is required
to retain the law enforcement officers for 12 months. Thereafter, BPD may retain, reduce, or eliminate
positions.
BENEFITS:
The four (4) new law enforcement officers within BPD will be utilized to establish a team focused on
community engagement and empowerment, forensic research, technical analysis and assistance,
preventive education, and investigative work product and follow-up. The team will strive to coordinate a
network of complementary organizations that often work independently of each other. These officers will
identify, contact, and coordinate a joint effort of community resources to reduce domestic violence
concerns, sexual assault, and human trafficking. These officers will be selected on their ability to
communicate effectively with community groups, implement community problem-solving programs,
implement digital forensic analysis, and conduct effective criminal intelligence. 
FUTURE ACTION:
After the grant's 36-month funding for the four (4) law enforcement officers has been exhausted, BPD will
be required to retain the four (4) law enforcement officers through the general fund budget for a 12-
month period. If available, the Grants Team will pursue other potential grant funding opportunities to fund
these positions. BPD will also have the option to retain, reduce, or eliminate the positions.
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Federal grant award is $500,000, with a City matching requirement of $931,412. The total project
cost is $1,431,412, over a 36-month period. In addition to the required City match, BPD will need to
budget for appropriate equipment for each officer, such as vehicles, computers, and personal protective

equipment. The anticipated cost for equipment for each officer is $162,100 which will be incurred upon
the hiring of each officer.
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR TOTAL COST:
Nothing is anticipated to be expended in Fiscal Year 2026. The General Fund cost for each officer over a
36-month period is anticipated to average $393,953, inclusive of salary and equipment.
BUDGETED:
Yes
FISCAL YEAR:
2026-2031
FUND/DEPARTMENT:
35732121/Police
Items related to a project or facility location must include an attached vicinity map for Council
Review.
ATTACHMENTS:
CAR Recap COPS Award.docx
Pre-Acceptance Award Package_15JCOPS-25-GG-00967-UHPX_190613_AW-164193.pdf
2025 1031 Resolution No. 91-25 US Dept Justice Hiring Program Grant Award.pdf