CAR Recap COPS Application.docx

FINANCE 
 
 
 
                                                           
 
                  
 
530 E. MONROE AVE. • BUCKEYE, AZ • 85326 
WILLIAM KAUPPI • WKAUPPI@BUCKEYEAZ.GOV • BUCKEYEAZ.GOV 
 
Community Oriented Policing Services – FY 2025 Community Oriented Policing Services Grant Application – 
Summary Recap 
Project Description:   
 The Buckeye Police Department seeks to improve safety within Buckeye through a grant application, which 
requests funding to support the addition of four new law enforcement officers in an effort to increase their 
common-sense community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts. The new officers requested in this 
grant application are in addition to the current budgeted level of sworn officer positions. Anticipated 
outcomes of an awarded grant include reductions in domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual 
assault, through investigations, interdiction, and arrests. If awarded, the grant will cover a portion of four 
law enforcement officers’ salaries and benefits over a 3-year period. After the 3-year grant period is 
complete, the law enforcement officers are required to remain with the Buckeye Police Department for 12 
months. Thereafter, Buckeye may retain, reduce, or eliminate the positions. 
 
Project Cost: 
 $ 930,068.00 ($500,00.00 reimbursable based on budget, over a 3-year period) 
 
Required Match: 
 $ 430,068.00 (over a 3-year period) 
 
Grant Amount:  
 $ 930,068.00 (over a 3-year period) 
Plans Once Grant Expires:  
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If awarded, the award agreement will be presented to Council for approval. The grant will cover a 
portion of four law enforcement officers’ salaries and benefits over a 3-year period. After the 3-year 
grant period is complete, the law enforcement officers are required to remain with the Buckeye Police 
Department for 12 months. Thereafter, Buckeye may retain, reduce, or eliminate the positions. 
Objectives and Expected Outcomes:  
 
Anticipated outcomes of an awarded grant include reductions in domestic violence, human trafficking, 
and sexual assault, through investigations, interdiction, and arrests. The addition of four officers 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.  
Time Period for the Grant: 
 FY 2027 through FY 2030