Accept $625,000 federal grant to hire additional police officers
In Plain English
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded Richmond this grant through its Community Oriented Policing Services program. The city must provide $2.1 million in matching funds over 3 years to receive the federal money. If approved, the total $2.7 million funds new officer positions beyond current staffing levels.
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