SUBJECT: Approval for the Clay County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) to apply for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program Grant. The FY 2020 COPS Hiring Program awards will cover up to 75 percent of the approved entry-level salary and fringe benefits of each newly hired and/or rehired full-time sworn career law enforcement officer over the three-year (36-month) award period, with a minimum 25 percent local cash match requirement and maximum federal share of $125,000 per officer position. There is a 12-month retention requirement for each officer position funded.
Additional approval of the following documents pertaining to the COPS Grant application submission:
- U.S. Department of Justice Certified Standard Assurances (Appendix B)
- U.S. Department of Justice Certifications Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Appendix C)
- Certification of Illegal Immigration Cooperation (Appendix F)
The CCSO must submit one signed set of these documents with application. All applications are created and submitted on-line and the grant application deadline is March 11, 2020. Funding Sources: Fine & Forfeiture and Sheriff MSTU Funds (E. Gann/D. Barnes)