Congressman Pete Visclosky announced today that the Dyer Police Department and the Griffith Police Department will each receive $125,000 from the Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. The COPS Hiring Program grants provide up to 75 percent of the entry-level salary and benefits for a full-time officer for a 36-month period.
Dyer Chief of Police David W. Hein indicated that this grant would allow Dyer to dedicate a full-time officer to a new community policing division. Chief Hein stated, “We are very excited about this new opportunity. This award will allow us to have a full-time community presence assigned to be available for school, seniors, and individuals with special needs.”
Griffith Police Department Chief Greg Mance stated that this grant would allow the Department to expand their social services. Chief Mance said, “This new officer will support our schools and the re-instated D.A.R.E. Program, as well as partner with non-profit organizations to meet identified community needs.”
Congressman Pete Visclosky stated, “I congratulate the Dyer and Griffith Police Departments for their commitment to investing in our communities and making our region a safe and inviting place to raise a family and start a business. I appreciate their diligence to seek out and successfully obtain this federal funding.”
For additional information on the COPS Hiring Program click here.