CAR Recap - COSSUP Application.docx

CITY OF BUCKEYE
Finance Department
“BJA FY26 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 from 2022 to 2025 in opioid and substance
abuse offenses through the establishment of an Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use 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 during a 36-
month period. 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. 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: $ 1,735,700 (over a 36-month period)
Non-Required Match: $435,700 (in Year 3 of the grant, if awarded)
Grant Amount: $1,300,000 (over a 36-month period)
Plans Once Grant Expires:
If awarded, the Award Agreement will be presented to Council for budget authority, as well as the authority to
accept and execute the grant award. 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 option to retain and fund the two
detectives and one sergeant positions out of the General Fund, eliminate the positions, or seek other grant
funding opportunities to support the positions.
Objectives and Expected Outcomes:
If awarded, the addition of the two full-time sworn Detectives and one full-time Sergeant position will benefit
BPD 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 years 2027, 2028, and 2029
530 E Monroe Ave. • Buckeye, Arizona 85326
Phone 623-349-6165 • www.buckeyeaz.gov