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|OrganizationName=Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office)
|OrganizationType=Executive Department
|Mission=The COPS Office advances the practice of community policing by state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement. It aims to reduce crime and improve public trust by supporting community partnerships, problem-solving strategies, and organizational transformation.
|ParentOrganization=U.S. Department of Justice
|CreationLegislation=Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
|Employees=100
|Budget=$218 million (fiscal year 2024)
|OrganizationExecutive=Director
|Services=Grants; Training; Technical Assistance; Research
|HeadquartersLocation=38.9068, -77.00459
|HeadquartersAddress=145 N Street NE, Washington, DC 20530
|Website=https://cops.usdoj.gov
}}
{{short description|Component within the United States Department of Justice}}
{{About|Community Oriented Policing Services|other uses of COPS or cops|Cop (disambiguation)}}

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The '''Office of Community Oriented Policing Services''' ('''COPS Office''') is a component of the [[United States Department of Justice]]. The COPS Office was established through a provision in the 1994 [[Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act]].

Since 1994, the COPS Office has provided $14 billion in assistance to state and local [[law enforcement agency|law enforcement agencies]] to help hire community policing officers. The COPS Office also funds the research and development of guides, tools and training, and provides technical assistance to police departments implementing [[community policing]] principles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/Default.asp?Item=44 |title=COPS History |publisher=Community Oriented Policing Services}}</ref>

{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://cops.usdoj.gov/}}

==Mission==

The COPS Office's mission is to support law enforcement agencies in implementing community policing strategies that focus on building trust, reducing crime, and improving the quality of life for community members. It achieves this by providing funding, resources, and guidance to foster partnerships between law enforcement and the public.

==Parent organization==

The COPS Office is part of the [[United States Department of Justice]].

==Legislation==

The COPS Office was established by the [[Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994]], which aimed at reducing crime through community policing initiatives.

==Partners==

* State, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies
* Community organizations
* Research institutions and think tanks

==Number of employees==

Approximately 100 employees work at the COPS Office.

==Organization structure==

*'''Office of the Director''' provides leadership and policy direction.
*'''Grants Administration Division''' manages the distribution of funds.
*'''Community Policing Development Division''' focuses on training and technical assistance.
*'''Research and Evaluation Division''' assesses the impact of community policing strategies.

==List of programs==

* COPS Hiring Program (CHP)
* Community Policing Development (CPD) Program
* Tribal Resources Grant Program (TRGP)
* Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC)

==Last total enacted budget==

The budget for the COPS Office in Fiscal Year 2023 was approximately $303 million.

==Leader==

The COPS Office is led by a Director.

==Services provided==

The COPS Office provides services through grant programs that fund the hiring of community policing officers, training programs, technical assistance, and research into effective policing strategies. It helps law enforcement agencies develop community partnerships, implement problem-solving techniques, and engage in proactive policing to enhance public safety and community relations.

==Regulations overseen==

While the COPS Office does not oversee regulations, it influences law enforcement practices through its programs and resources, promoting policies that align with community policing principles.

==Headquarters address==

145 N Street NE, Washington, DC 20530

==Website==

https://cops.usdoj.gov/

==Wikipedia article==

[[wikipedia:Office of Community Oriented Policing Services]]

==External links==
* https://cops.usdoj.gov/
* https://cops.usdoj.gov/about
* https://www.justice.gov/cops

[[Category:United States Department of Justice]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{official website|https://cops.usdoj.gov/}}
* {{cite web |url= https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R40709.pdf |title= Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS): Current Legislative Issues |publisher= [[Congressional Research Service]] |date= Sep 15, 2010 |first= Nathan |last= James }}

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[[Category:United States Department of Justice agencies]]
[[Category:Law enforcement]]
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