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Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)

A Photo Finish(ed)

Date Published
2004
Publication Type
Report (Technical)
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored

Youth Violence

Access federal and federally funded resources related to the prevalence and prevention of and responses to violence among youth.

School Safety

The School Safety Special Feature provides access to federal and federally-funded publications and online resources related to crime and safety in schools.

Celebrating 50 Years of American Indian Self-Determination

RED WING - CROW APSAROKE TRIBE, Staff Sgt. Brittinie Alvarez, 50th Security Forces Squadron, Jim Thorpe

Today marks a milestone in relations between the federal government and Indian nations. Fifty years ago today, President Richard M. Nixon delivered a special message to Congress announcing a new era of self-determination for American Indian tribes. “The time has come to break decisively with the past,” he said, “and to create the conditions for a new era in which the Indian future is determined...

2019 OJP Grant Application Resource Guide

Archival Notice

This is an archive page that is no longer being updated, it is provided for reference purposes only.  It was current when produced, but is no longer being maintained, the content may be outdated and may contain links that no longer function as originally intended.  Please visit the current OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for the latest updates and resources.

The 2019 Office of...

Marshaling Resources to Address Addiction in the Midst of a Pandemic

Covid-19 Virus

Our nation is facing a challenging time. The ways in which many of us live our lives have been disrupted by a global pandemic. As our President has said, “defeating this unseen enemy requires the help and commitment of every single American,” and “[we] continue to marshal every resource at America’s disposal in the fight…”

During this time of restricted movement, changing infrastructure, and stretched...

What the New OMB Uniform Guidance Means

Uniform Guidance Update

In 2024, OMB released an updated version of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (known as the "Uniform Guidance" or "Part 200"), along with other guidance updates. The Code of Federal Regulations, in 2 C.F.R. Part 200, will be revised to reflect the updated Uniform Guidance on October 1, 2024, the effective date of OMB's updates...

DOJ Grants Financial Guide

Date Published
March 2022
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance), Reference Material, Policy/Procedure Handbook/Manual, Legislation/Policy Description, Instructional Material (Programmed), Handbook, Guideline, Grants and Funding
Agencies
OJP

CTAS in Action: Iowa Tribe of Nebraska and Kansas Use DOJ Grant to Improve Public Safety

 

Iowa Tribe
A police officer from the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska uses his laptop during a routine patrol on the tribe's reservation.  The tribe received a 2017 Department of Justice grant under the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation, enabling the Iowa Tribe PD to purchase new equipment and receive critical training to remain certified in two states to provide public safety services. (Courtesy photo Iowa Tribe Police Department)

Providing public safety services on a reservation of more than 12,000 acres across two states is a daunting but necessary task for the six full-time and two part- time law enforcement officers of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska.

The eight-person department is responsible for providing all public safety services for the tribe of 700 members.

Before the department became operational 24/7 in...

Federal Report Emphasizes State, Local Role in School Safety

 

Federal Commission on School Safety Report

The Federal Commission on School Safety's final report includes grant funding, information and research through the Office of Justice Programs as important ways to help states and local communities implement initiatives that protect their students, teachers and staff members.

The report highlights, among other products, OJP's toolkits on police-mental health collaboration and helping victims of mass violence; research on indicators of school crime...

Office of the Chief Financial Officer Customer Service Center

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) Customer Service Center provides assistance on the financial aspects of OJP awards. Customer Service representatives are available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. eastern time. You may contact us by email or phone.

Due to the evolving situation concerning COVID-19, the Customer Service Center will be teleworking. You may email us at: ASK.OCFO@USDOJ.GOV. ...

The Grant Payment Request System

The Grant Payment Request System (GPRS) provides OJP, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), and Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grantees the ability to draw down requests utilizing a secure OJP Web site. GPRS has many new features that enhances the grantee's ability to manage awards. Grantees can:

  • View and print an award transaction history.
  • Access a summary of award information such as award amount...