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THE COPS HIRING PROGRAM (CHP) PROVIDES FUNDING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO HIRE AND/OR REHIRE ADDITIONAL CAREER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE THEIR COMMUNITY POLICING CAPACITY AND CRIME PREVENTION EFFORTS. ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES OF CHP AWARDS INCLUDE ENGAGEMENT IN PLANNED COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTS TO ANALYZE AND ASSESS PROBLEMS, IMPLEMENTATION OF CHANGES TO PERSONNEL AND AGENCY MANAGEMENT IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY POLICING, AND INCREASED CAPACITY OF AGENCY TO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY POLICING ACTIVITIES.

THE NEWNAN POLICE DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING GRANT ASSISTANCE TO HELP PURCHASE EIGHT (80) NEW TWO WAY WAY RADIOS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS WALKIE-TALKIES. THE CURRENT RADIOS ARE OVER 10 YEARS OLD AND ARE NO LONGER OPTIMAL FOR USE. REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE BECOMING OBSOLETE AND THE DEPARTMENT IS IN NEED OF UP-TO-DATE COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. EACH POLICE OFFICER WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT IS ISSUED A TWO-WAY RADIO WHICH THEY USE TO RECEIVE CALLS FOR SERVICE AND COMMUNICATE WITH DISPATCH, FELLOW OFFICERS, SURROUNDING AGENCIES, AND THE 911 CENTER.

PURPOSE: THE EQUITABLE SHARING PROGRAM ENHANCES COOPERATION AMONGST FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BY PROVIDING VALUABLE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO THE STATE, LOCAL OR TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES THAT DIRECTLY PARTICIPATED IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORT RESULTING IN THE FEDERAL FORFEITURE. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: EQUITABLY SHARED FUNDS ARE TO BE USED FOR AUTHORIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES PURSUANT TO 31 USC 9705 AND TREASURY GUIDELINES. END GOAL/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: TO ENCOURAGE FURTHER COOPERATION BETWEEN THE RECIPIENT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AS REQUIRED BY 31 USC 9705. BENEFICIARIES: STATE, LOCAL AND TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ENTITIES. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: SHARED FUNDS MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED TO ANY ANOTHER AGENCY. BROADBAND: SPECIFIC AWARDS RELATED TO BROADBAND USAGE ARE NOT KNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

PURPOSE: THE EQUITABLE SHARING PROGRAM ENHANCES COOPERATION AMONGST FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BY PROVIDING VALUABLE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO THE STATE, LOCAL OR TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES THAT DIRECTLY PARTICIPATED IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORT RESULTING IN THE FEDERAL FORFEITURE. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: EQUITABLY SHARED FUNDS ARE TO BE USED FOR AUTHORIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES PURSUANT TO 31 USC 9705 AND TREASURY GUIDELINES. END GOAL/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: TO ENCOURAGE FURTHER COOPERATION BETWEEN THE RECIPIENT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AS REQUIRED BY 31 USC 9705. BENEFICIARIES: STATE, LOCAL AND TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ENTITIES. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: SHARED FUNDS MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED TO ANY ANOTHER AGENCY. BROADBAND: SPECIFIC AWARDS RELATED TO BROADBAND USAGE ARE NOT KNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.