Kueter, Dean (COPS)

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Dawiskiba, Sebastian (Bennet) <Sebastian_Dawiskiba@bennet.senate.gov>
Wednesday, May 30,201211:51 AM
To:
Thomas, Sheryl (COPS)
Cc:
Kueter, Dean (COPS)
Subject:
RE: DOJ Grants
This is really helpful. Thank you very much!
From: Thomas, Sheryl (COPS) [mailto: Sheryi.Thomas@usdoj.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 8:16AM
To: Dawiskiba, Sebastian (Bennet)
Cc: Kueter, Dean (COPS)
Subject: RE: DOJ Grants
Sebastian:
Dean is out on travel this week, and asked me to look into the CCLA grant program for you .. ..
It looks like BJA has a Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance (TCCLA) program, which is sometimes referred to as just
the CCLA. According to their website, the program goals are to enhance the operations of tribal j ustice systems, improve
access to those systems, and provide training and technical assistance for the development and enhancement of those
systems. Other grantee objectives include providing procedural justice in tribal civil and criminal legal procedures, legal
infrastructure enhancements, and public education.
The website says that, of the "flexible" $38 million Congress appropriated in FY2012 for tribal justice resources, BJA
directed $2,286,218 to solicit for three categories-l ribal Civil Legal Assistance Grants, Tribal Criminal Legal Assistance
Grants, and Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Grants. Although there's no information on the application
process or solicitation dates, the website does refer to the grants as "targeted to non-profit organizations, including tribal
enterprises and educational institutions."
The BJA link is https://www.bja.gov/ProgramDetails.aspx?Program 10=102 - I hope this helps, and please let me know if
you need anything else!
Thanks,
Sheryl Thomas
COPS Office External Affairs Division
(202) 616-9763
sheryl. thomas@usdoj. gov
From: Kueter, Dean (COPS)
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 10:20 PM
To: Thomas, Sheryl (COPS)
Subject: Fw: DOJ Grants
From: Dawiskiba, Sebastian (Bennet) [mailto:Sebastian Dawiskiba@bennet.senate.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 07:29 PM
To: Kueter, Dean (COPS)
Subject: DOJ Grants
Hey Dean,
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Hope you've been well. I have a tribe out here that is applying for the CTAS grant. But, I've also heard through the
grapevine that there is a CCLA grant that tribes can apply for.
Unfortunately I can't find out what it stands for and the DOJ congressional liaison told me he needs to know more
information before he can help. Thought I'd reach out to you- any idea what CCLA could be?
Thanks,
Sebastian Dawiskiba
U.S. Senator Michael F. Bennet
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hannon (COPS)
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Baumgardner, Christina (Casey) <Christina_Baumgardner@casey senate.gov>
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 5:25PM
To:
Subject:
Long, Shannon (COPS); Wade Tyson, Jill C (OLA)
RE: COPS
Thanks Shannon!
From: Long, Shannon (COPS) [mailto:Shannon.Long@usdoj.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 5:04 PM
To: Wade Tyson, Jill C (OLA); Baumgardner, Christina (Casey)
Subject: RE: COPS
Hello!
1 wanted to get back with you regarding the hiri ng estimates in the PresidC'nt's proposal. The 15,000 estimate was based
on funding originally proposed in the Pr..e.siden ' Jobs Act and is a conservative estimate. Based on our data and the
average salary and benefits of an officer over three years, the $4 bill ion will hire approximately 32,000 officers. This
number assumes the $125,000 salary cap and 25% local match. If Congress were to waive the salary cap and local
match, we' d be able to hire around 17,000 officers.
I hope this helps clear up any confusion.
Thanks so much!
Shannon R. Long
USDOJ - COPS Office
Direct : 202-514-2064
From: Wade Tyson, Jill C (OLA)
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 4:05PM
To: 'Baumgardner, Christina (Casey)'
Cc: Long, Shannon (COPS)
Subject: RE: COPS
Shannon Long, cc'd here, is my COPS counterpart and expert on all things COPS. She's looking into this, is in a meeting
at the moment, but will try to get back to you asap, Christina. She understands the timing with your Friday crime
summit.
Thanks,
-JCT
From: Baumgardner, Christina (Casey) [mailto:Chri stina Baumgardner@casey.senate.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 3:17PM
To: Wade Tyson, Jill C (OLA)
Subject: RE: COPS
Just wondering how the Admin wants to spend the $4 B. Would they be multi -year grants? Some are dividing
$48/15,000 officers to get $266,000 per police offi cer ... I take it t hat's not quite right. Thanks.
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From: Wade Tyson, Jill C (OLA) [mailto:Jiii.C.Wade@usdoi-qov]
sent: WGdnesday, January 16, 2013 3:12PM
To: Baumgardner, Christina (Casey)
Subject: Re: COPS
Will check with COPS, but can you clarify your question?
-JCT
From: Baumgardner, Christina (Casey) [mailto:Christina Baumgardner@casey.senate.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 03:09 PM
To: Wade Tyson, Jill C (OLA)
Subject: COPS
Thanks for the call today Jill. Do you have any additional info on the $4B for COPS piece? Are those all COPS Hiring
grants? Thanks so much,
Christina
Christina Baumgardner
Legislative Assistant
Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA)
393 Russell Senate Office Building
202-224-6324
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Long, Shannon (COPS)
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Long, Shannon
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 11:36 AM
Baumgardner, Christina (Casey)
RE: COPS in FY11
Great- it will be me and Dean Kuet er.
From: Baumgardner, Christ ina (casey) [mailto:Christina Baumgardner@casey.senate.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 201111:35 AM
To: Long, Shannon
Subject: Re: COPS in FY11
Today at 4pm sti ll works f or me. See you then!
From: Long, Shannon [ mailto:Shannon.Long@usdoj.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 201111:32 AM
To: Baumgardner, Christina (Casey)
Subject: RE: COPS in FY11
Does today sti ll work for you or is t omorrow bet ter?
From: Baumgardner, Christina (casey) [mailto:Christ ina Baumgardner@casev.senate.gov]
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 10:27 AM
To: Long, Shannon
Subject: RE: COPS in FY11
Hi Sharon, t hat'd be great. How about 4pm on Wednesday?
From: Long, Shannon [mailto:Shannon.Long@usdoj.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 3:36PM
To: Baumgardner, Christina (Casey)
Subject: RE: COPS in FY11
How's next week look for a quick sit down with us? Maybe Wednesday or Thursday afternoon?
Thanks!
Shannon
From: Baumgardner, Christina (Casey) [mailto:Christina Baumgardner@casey.senate.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 1:52 PM
To: Long, Shannon; Kueter, Dean
Cc: Murray, Catherine (casey)
Subject: RE: COPS in FYll
I'm afrai d my afternoon t omorrow is almost totally booked. I woul d appreciate the opportunity to talk with you at some
point though. If you'll be back on the Hill at another poi nt in the next few weeks, could we meet then? If not, I' d be
happy to set up a call. Thanks Shannon and Dean.
Christil)a Baumgardner
Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA)
393 Russell Senate Office Building
202-224-6324
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From: Long, Shannon [mai lto:Shannon.Long@usdoj.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 1:10PM
To: Baumgardner, Christina (Casey); Kueter, Dean
Cc: Murray, Catherine (Casey)
Subject: RE: COPS in FY11
Dean and 1 are going to be up on the Hill for a few meetings tomorrow afternoon. Do you all have any free t ime for a
quick meeting around 2:30? We're opening our hiring program soon and can give you both a run down on how things
are going to operate this year.
Thanks much,
Shannon
From: Baumgardner, Christina (Casey) [mailto:Christina Baumgardner@casey.senate.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 12:27 PM
To: Kueter, Dean
Cc: Long, Shannon; Murray, Catherine (Casey)
Subject: COPS in FY11
Hi Dean,
Not sure if we've communicated before but I work on law enforcement policy for the Senator and Catherine's shared
with me many of your helpful emails on COPS spending levels over the past few months. Those have been great.
1 was wondering if you have an updated version of the below table with the matching requirements under the final full-
year CR? Thanks.
Christina
Christina Baumgardner
Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA)
393 Russell Senate Office Building
202-224-6324
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Appropriated
Funding
FY2008 Actuals
$20,000,000
FY 2010 Actuals
$298,000,000
FY2011 Assuming Full Year CR at
FY2010 Funding Level
$298,000,000
FY 2011 President's Budget Funding
Level
$600,000,000
Total Total
Officers Grants
Matching Requirements** Funded Awarde
25% cap and $75,000 cap 269 62
No local match or cap 1,388 379
No local match or cap 1,342 371
10% local match/no cap assumed 3,001 848
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Long, Shannon (COPS)
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Long, Shannon
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Friday, December 10, 2010 11:10 AM
Murray, Catherine (Casey)
Subject:
RE: 2009CKWX0271 BUDGET MODIFICATION
Looks like we' re good - this is what I just received from our grant s folks. Have a great weekend!
Per my promise yesterday, this issue has been resolved. After researching and resolving the mod holdup, I contacted Mr.
Barry this morning to let him know that their mod request was approved. I apologized for the delay (a whole bunch of
times), gave Mr. Barry verbal authorization that he could tell his Contractor to start the process, and notified him that the
approval letter will be mailed before noon (I just signed the approval letter and it will be in the noon pickup). You may go
ahead and let the appropriate staffers know that everything has been completed. No conference call needed.
From: Murray, Catherine (Casey) [mailto:Catherine_Murray@casey.senate.gov]
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 10:02 AM
To: Long, Shannon
Subject: RE: 2009CKWX0271 BUDGET MODIFICATION
Thanks, Shannon. I appreciate your help. Congratulations and enjoy your leave!
From: Long, Shannon [mailto:Shannon.Long@usdoj.gov]
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 9:54AM
To: Murray, Catherine (Casey)
Subject: RE: 2009CKWX0271 BUDGET MODIFICATION
I'm checking on this now and will hopefully know more soon.
As 1 mentioned, I'll be out through mid-March on maternity leave. In my absence, please contact our Assistant Director
Dean Kueter. His number is 202-353-9961 and he can staff out any issues.
Thanks so much and stay tuned for more on Wilkes Barre.
From: Murray, Catherine (Casey) [mailto:Catherine_Murray@casey.senate.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 3:55 PM
To: Long, Shannon
Subject: FW: 2009CKWX0271 BUDGET MODIFICATION
Hi Shannon,
Attached are documents which detail the budget modification, and below you'll see the email chain on thi s. Thanks for
looking into it, and please let me know what time works best for a conference call on Friday. If we could schedule
something between 10:30 and 12:30 or 3-4 pm that would work best for us. If you have any questions, please feel free
to call me directly at 228-3787.
Thanks,
Catherine
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From: Mark Barry
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 11:12 AM
To: 'Owens, LaTanya'
Cc: Greg Barrouk
Subject: FW: 2009CKWX0271 BUDGET MODIFICATION
La Tanya:
Please see the below e-mails. The City of Wilkes-Barre now has problems with the contractor who is under contract for
this project because the contractor cannot start work because the budget modification from DOJ COPS has not yet been
approved. Please give me a response regarding the status of the budget modification. Thanks.
Mark T. Barry
Grants Coordinator
City of Wilkes-Barre
40 East Market Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Ph (570) 208-4247
F (570) 208-410 I
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From: Mark Barry
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 10:12 AM
To: 'Owens, LaTanya'
Subject: FW: 2009CKWX0271 BUDGET MODIFICATION
Hi LaTanya:
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1 received your voice mail. I am inquiring about the status of our budget modification for Contract No. : 2009CKWX0271
which was submitted to your office on 8-20-2010? The City of Wilkes-Barre has a contractor under contract to begin this
project but without the approval of the budget modification from your office the city cannot start the project. Would you be
able to research the budget modification from your end to see where we are in this process? I appreciate your assistance
in this matter. Thanks.
Mark T. Barry
Grants Coordinator
City of Wilkes-Barre
40 East Market Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Ph (570) 208-4247
F (570) 208-4101
From: Mark Barry
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 1:06 PM
To: 'Owens, LaTanya'
Subject: FW: 2009CKWX0271 MODIFICATION
Hello LaTanya:
1 am following up on the status of the budget revisions for the City of Wilkes-Barre's. Grant Contract No. 2009CKWX0271-
$500,000. I have checked with our Law Enforcement Execut1ve/Program Official & our Government Executive/ Financial
Official and neither one of these individuals have received a letter from the DOJ COPS office regarding our budget
modification. Would you be able to check on your end and see what the status of our budget modification may
be? Thank you very much for your help.
Mark T. Barry
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Grants Coordinator
City of Wilkes-Barre
40 East Market Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Ph (570) 208-4247
F (570) 208-4101
From: Mark Barry
Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 12:34 PM
To: 'Owens, LaTanya'
Subject: FW: 2009CKWX0271 MODIFICATION
Hi LaTanya:
1 wanted to follow-up on the status of the budget revisions for the City of Wilkes-Barre's Grant Contract No.
2009CKWX0271- $500,000. We are ready to start this project but do not want to proceed without the approval of these
revisions. Please advise and thank you for your time.
Mark T. Barry
Grants Coordinator
City of Wilkes-Barre
40 East Market Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Ph (570) 208-4247
F (570) 208-4101
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From: Mark Barry
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 5:23 PM
To: 'Owens, LaTanya'
Subject: RE: 2009CKWX0271 MODIFICATION
Hello LaTanya:
Attached are the budget revisions for the City of Wilkes-Barre' s Grant Contract No. 2009CKWX0271- $500,000. The
project is under contract and pending the approval of the budget revisions the contractor is ready to start
immediately. Please let me if these revisions are acceptable so this project can begin. Thank You.
Mark T. Barry
Grants Coordinator
City of Wilkes-Barre
40 East Market Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Ph (570) 208-4247
F ( 570) 208-41 01
From: Owens, LaTanya [mailto:LaTanya.Owens@usdoj.gov]
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 3:24PM
To: Mark Barry
Subject: 2009CKWX0271 MODIFICATION
Good day Mr. Barry
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I am in receipt of your modification information. Please be advised COPS has a specific process for obtaining approval
for a budget modification. Attached are Modification Instructions as well as a blank copy of the required Modification
Worksheets (in case you might need them). Please review the written instructions and resubmit your modification
accordingly, ensuring to provide these three documents:
1) a request letter explaining your change, on agency letterhead, signed by the LE or GE
2) a budget narrative that describes each NEW item requested, with each item listed in the exact same order as they
appear in the worksheets, and
3) all12 pages of the budget worksheets, prepared in accordance with the attached written instructions.
Please, do not hesitate to CALL me immediately if you have any questions or you encounter any difficulties in preparing
the required documents.
Grantees: Please include the Grant# in t he Subject line of all correspondence
LaTanya J. Owens
Grant Program Specialist
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
1100 Vermont Avenue, 9th floor
Washington, DC 20530 (20005 for overnight mail)
Phone: 202-305-1072 Fax: 202-616-9612
email address: latanya.owens@usdoj.gov
COPS website: www.cops.usdoj.gov
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From: Mark Barry [mailto:mbarry@Wil kes-Barre.pa.us]
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 1:25PM
To: Chambers, Shanelle
Subject: Grant Contract No. 2009CKWX0271- $500,000
Hi Shanelle:
------------------------
Attached are the budget revisions for the City of Wilkes-Barre's Grant Contract No. 2009CKWX0271- $500,000. The
project is under contract and pending the approval of the budget revisions the contractor is ready to start
immediately. Please let me if these revisions are acceptable so this project can begin. Thank You.
Mark T. Barry
Grants Coordinator
City of Wilkes-Barre
40 East Market Street
Wilkes-Barre, P A 18711
Ph (570) 208-4247
F (570) 208-4101
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Long, Shannon (COPS)
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Long, Shannon
Wednesday, May 04,201111:23 AM
Kreple, Kristen (Judiciary-Dem)
Kueter, Dean
RE: Meeting Request for COPS Office Director Melekian
As long as the Senator has for us! I wouldn't think more than 20-30 minutes. Dean, don't you agree?
From: Kreple, Kristen (Judiciary-Dem) [mailto:Kristen Kreple@Judiciary-dem.senate.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 201111:23 AM
To: Long, Shannon
Cc: Kueter, Dean
Subject: RE: Meeting Request for COPS Office Director Melekian
One last question - do you know approximately how long the meeting will last? As always, the boss is crunched for
time ... Thanks!
From: Long, Shannon (mailto:Shannon.Long@usdoj.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 9:40AM
To: Kreple, Kristen (Judiciary-Dem)
Cc: Kueter, Dean
Subject: RE: Meeting Request for COPS Office Director Melekian
Kristen,
These are the activities we have planned for Poli ce Week that the Director would like to discuss with the Senator:
Director Melekian will be attending a members-only briefing for the Congres'>lonal Law Enforcement Caucus
The Director will be offering the key-note speech at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
Chairman's Dinner on May 12.
The COPS Office will be hosting a congre<;sional open house on May 12 from 1-4 p.m.
In terms of the budget, he would like to brief the Senator on how we will execute this year's hiring program in the light
of budget cuts and how the changes should alleviate concerns of sheriffs in Wisconsin.
I hope that helps!
Thanks,
Shannon
From: Kreple, Kristen (Judiciary-Dem) [mailto:Kristen Kreple@Judiciary-dem.senate.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 7:18PM
To: Long, Shannon
Subject: FW: Meeting Request for COPS Office Director Melekian
Hi Shannon,
Just a quick heads up that we will not be including local law enforcement in the meeting tomorrow. We couldn't work
out logistics. 1 also wanted to get a few details from you. Can you give me some police week detai ls before the
meeting? I'd also like to know a bit more about what your boss plans to say about the budget.
I want to make sure my boss is prepared as possible.
Thank you!
Kristen
From: Long, Shannon [mailto:Shannon.Long@usdoj.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 5:08PM
To: Branca, Arlene (Kohl)
Cc: Holland, caroline (Judiciary-Dem); Kueter, Dean
Subject: Re: Meeting Request for COPS Office Director Melekian
Arlene,
Below please find the agenda items for the meeting between Senator Kohl and Director Melekian.
1. Discussion of the COPS Office reauthorization proposal.
2. Discussion of COPS Office activities during Police Week
3. Review of the COPS Office Budget for 2011
4. Discuss changes to the COPS Hiring Program and how these changes will benefit law enforcement agencies in
Wisconsin
Thanks so much and please let me know if you have any questions.
Shannon Long
COPS Office
Direct: 202-514-2064
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From: Branca, Arlene (Kohl) <Arlene Branca@kohl.senate.gov>
To: Long, Shannon
Cc: Holland, caroline (Judiciary-Dem) <caroline Holland@Judiciary-dem.senate.gov>; Branca, Arlene (Kohl)
<Arlene Branca@kohl.senate.gov>
Sent: Wed Apr 27 10:05:22 2011
Subject: RE: Meeting Request for COPS Office Director Melekian
What about May 4
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h at 4 p.m. -if so- can you send along who will be attendi ng the meeting- and agenda- thanks
From: Long, Shannon [mailto:Shannon.Lonq@usdoj.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 9:52AM
To: Branca, Arlene (Kohl)
Subject: Meeting Request for COPS Office Director Melekian
Arlene,
I hope this message finds you doing well. I' m writing to request a meeting with Senator Kohl for COPS Office Director
Barney Melekian on May 4. The Director would like to meet with the Senator to diswss his background as a police chief
from Pasadena and the COPS Offi ce priorities for this year,
Please let me know if you need additional information regarding this request.
Thank so much,
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Long, Shannon (COPS)
Subject:
FW: COPS Update
From: Buchanan, David
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:45 PM
To: Long, Shannon
Subject: Fw: COPS Update
Fyi
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From: Kreple, Kristen (Judiciary-Dem) <Kristen Kreple@Judiciary-dem.senate.gov>
To: Buchanan, David
Sent: Wed Sep 15 12:35:05 2010
Subject: COPS Update
Good Afternoon!
We are once again trying to get momentum on the COPS Improvement Act here in the Senate Judiciary Committee. We
are not able to get any Republicans on the committee to cosponsor or pledge their support, simply because it authorizes
spending. Frankly, I think it would look bad for them to take anti-law enforcement vote, but I'm hoping it does not come
down to that. I am reaching out to Republicans not on the committee who have supported COPS in the past, which may
help our chances.
Quick question- I just returned from a WI law enforcement trip, and nearly every police chief I talked to mentioned how
valuable COPS More grants were. They really value getting technology and additional officers, but often struggle to find
the necessary non-commissioned support staffers. Can you give me some insight as to why these grants were phased
out? Were they ever particularly authorized by Congress?
Feel free to call if you have a chance. Thanks for your help!
Best,
Kristen
Kristen L. Kreple
Counsel to Senator Herb Kohl
Committee on the Judiciary
308 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
202.224.3406
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Long, Shannon (COPS)
Subject:
FW: Proposed e-mail for staff re Nelson Amendment
----- Original Message -----
From: Nosanchuk, Matt{Bill Nel son) <Matt_Nosanchuk@billnelson.senate.gov>
To: Long, Shannon
Sent: Wed Apr 22 18:12:32 2009
Subj ect: RE: Proposed e-mail for staff re Nelson Amendment
Yep. That's why I asked.
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Matt Nosanchuk
Legislative Counsel
Senator Bill Nelson
{202) 224-5274 {o)
From: Long, Shannon [mailto:Shannon.Long@usdoj.gov)
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 6:13PM
To: Nosanchuk, Matt{Bill Nelson)
Subject: Re: Proposed e-mail for staff re Nelson Amendment
1 think Pam is more comfortable than we are, but my boss just doesn't want us on paper as supportive of something--
make sense?
----- Original Message -----
From: Nosanchuk, Matt{Bill Nelson) <Matt_Nosanchuk@billnelson.senate.gov>
To: Long, Shannon; 'Theobald, Glenn R. ' <grtheobald@mdpd.com>; 'Acevedo, Eddy {OIA)' <eddyj @miamidade.gov>;
'Cammarata, Pamela' <Pam.Cammarata@ojp.usdoj .gov>; 'Olafson, Eric {OIA}' <OLAFSON@miamidade.gov>
Sent: Wed Apr 22 17:50:38 2009
Subject: Proposed e-mail for staff re Nelson Amendment
I'm getting ready to send this around. Can you let me know ASAP whether it looks ok and if you have any questions or
proposed edits? Thanks!
If your boss would like to co-sponsor or if you have any questions, pl ease contact Matt Nosanchuk at 4-8730 or
Stephanie Mickle at 4-1554.
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Amendment 997 to S. 386 Establishing a Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Task Force
Sen. Nelson's amendment complements S. 386 by empowering federal, state and local law enforcement officials to
coordinate their efforts on a nati onwide level and providing a tool to prevent the victimization of individuals and
businesses through effective education, legislation, regulation, law enforcement and prosecution. The amendment
establishes in the Department of Justice {DOJ) a Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Task Force to: (1} initiate federal mortgage
fraud investigations and coordinate state and local investigations; {2} establish and support voluntary cooperation and
coordination among federal, state and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies in investigating and
prosecuting mortgage f raud; {3) provide training for such agencies; {4} facilitate the collection and dissemination of
mortgage fraud data; {5) establish regional branches in the 10 states having the highest concentration of mortgage
fraud; {6} establish a toll-free hotline; and (7) create a database of mortgage industry license suspensions and
revocations.
The amendment is needed to addresses several important aspects of the mortgage fraud problem and take advantage
of opportunities for an even more effective national response. They include the following:
Federal law enforcement agencies do not have the capacity or resources to address the problem without the
cooperation and participation of state and local law enforcement. In 2008, RealtyTrac reported more than 3,000,000
foreclosures, and FinCEN reported more than 68,000 Suspicious Activity Reports referencing mortgage fraud.
In a recent appearance before Congress, t he FBI's Deputy Director testified that the Bureau has more than 1700
active mortgage f raud cases and 254 agents in its mortgage fraud unit.
S. 386 represents an important step forward to address the epidemic of mortgage fraud, but additional
coordination with state and local officials is absolutely essential because of the scope and extent of mortgage fraud and
related offenses.
State and local law enforcement have additional capacity and experience pursuing mortgage fraud cases and
should be encouraged and trained to do so.
There is outstanding work being done at the local level already, and thi s amendment would ensure that it is
repli cated throughout the country. The Miami-Dade Police Department Mortgage Fraud Task Force, for example, has
vetted more than 2000 complaints, made 125 arrests and has more than 500 active cases.
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For those cases that the FBI pursues, there is a $1 million threshold. This excludes a huge number of potential
cases from being investigated or prosecuted at the federal level.
Mortgage fraud is connect ed to other related fraud, including loan modification fraud, short sale fraud, and
foreclosure rescue fraud. These crimes are related to mortgage fraud, but my understanding is that the FBI doesn't
handle them. Coordination through the Mortgage Fraud Task Force would enable a coordinated approach to these
i nterrelated offenses.
Within the Department of Justice, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the COPS Office are supportive of the
concept of mortgage f raud task forces. BJA in their recent Byrne/JAG solicitation made available funding for local
mortgage fraud task forces and investigations at the state and local level. BJA also convened a working group of
representatives from communities in different regions to examine crime as both a cause and result of foreclosures.
The COPS program supports the training component in the bill and have indicated that they would be interested in
undertaking training, provided they have the resources to do so. There is an authorization in the bill for such training.
The Major Cities Chiefs of Police, the IACP and the National Association of Counties support this proposal.
******************************************
Matt Nosanchuk
Legislative Counsel
Senator Bill Nelson
716 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-5274 (Main)
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Subject:
Long, Shannon
Friday, March 27, 2009 7:11 PM
'Gavin_Parke@reid. senate. gov'
Re: question for you
It is safe to say any day after April1 and before April14 and we would need it from noon to 4:00, if possible. This would
allow set up and break down time.
Hopefully having a wide range of dates over the next two to three weeks will make it a bit easier. We've been in SC6
before, but it is way too small for this year. It is amazing how popular we've become!! Thank you again!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: Parke, Gavin (Reid) <Gavin Parke@reid.senate.gov>
To: Long, Shannon
Sent: Fri Mar 27 18:31:02 2009
Subject: RE: question for you
Can you send me the three times and dates that work best for you? Thanks, and have a nice weekend.
From: Long, Shannon [mailto:Shannon.Long@usdoj.gov]
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 9:08AM
To: Parke, Gavin (Reid)
Subject: Re: question for you
No problem on the response - I know you're super busy!!! I really appreciate your help. We are hoping to do this
sometime within the next two weeks.
As I mentioned, we're going to target both the House and Senate and given the buzz around the stimulus, 1 think we
need a pretty big room. For example, we did something with Senate Approps and had 60 people show up!!
Again, thank you!!! What else do you need from me to make the reservation?
----- Original Message -----
From: Parke, Gavin (Reid) <Gavin Parke@reid.senate.gov>
To: Long, Shannon
Sent: Thu Mar 26 19:31_:45 2009
Subject: RE: question for you
Hi Shannon,
Sorry for the slow response. I'd be happy to help. Just let me know which day and the time, and we'll get you set up
with a room. Thanks for all the great work you're doing reaching out to folks in the state!
From: Long, Shannon [mai lto:Shannon.Long@usdoj.gov]
1
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 12:41 PM
To: Parke, Gavin (Reid)
Subject: question for you
Hi Gavin!
Hope you' re doing well. I was at a Nevada State Society event last week and thought we might run int o you there, but
no such luck. 1 have a question (really more of a favor) to ask of you. We want to host a COPS Congressional Open
House sometime during the week of March 30 or April 6 and I wanted your advice on booking a room in the Capitol or
the new eve. 1 know they have to be booked through a congressional office and I was hoping that your office might be
willing to do that for us. Let me know if this is totally beyond what you're willing to do and we'll just forget I asked!
Thanks so much!
Shannon R. Long
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
Direct: 202-514-2064
Fax: 202-616-5899
Mobile: 202-532-5670
shannon.long@usdoj.gov
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OP j USTICE
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY POLICING St(RVI\.1;.'\ COPS
Orfic.:c of the Oirt.'t1or
N Slft:'t'l. NE. D.C.
The Honorable B..:nm:t
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Bennet:
JUL 2 0 2011
Thank you for your letter to the U.S Department of Justice Office of CClmmunity Oriented
Policing Services (COPS Office) dated May 27, 20 II in support of Colorado's Counterterrori sm
Education Learning Lab application tor funding under the 201 I Community Policing Development
(CPD) program.
( 'on!;fcss authori7cd the COPS Office 10 move foniard with the 2011 Communiry Policing
Development program, which wi ll award approximately $10 milli on to public govcmmcntal
agencies, profit and non-profit institutions, universities, community groups. and faith-based
organi7.ations. Communi1y policing is comprised of three key components - pllrtnerships.
organizational translonnation, and problem solving. The CPD grant program is designed to target
those three components and to advance rhe practice of community policing in law enforcement
agencies through training and technical assistance, the development of innovative community
policing st rategies. appli ed research, guidebooks. and best practi ces that are nat ional in scope. We
understand that the demand for funding is very hi gh as mosl agencies face challenging buJget
shortfalls., and we look lonvard to revi ewing the proposal thar the Counterterrorism Education
I .earning I .ab has submiued.
AgAin. thank you for your continued inlerest and support in the COPS Ofilce and the
20 I I Com1mmity Policing Development progmm. Please do not h..:situlc to C1.!ntact me if you
have any additional questions or concerns. I also invite your staff to contact the COPS Offic.:
External AITairs Division ut (202) 5 14-9079.

Bcrnard K. Mclekian
Director
I' U I\l. I C S . .<\11. 1'( TitltOIJL;Il CUMi\ \l iNI I'Y P<..>UCI NC
U.S. 0F.PARTMF.NT OF j USTICE
OFPICF. OF CoMMUNn'Y ORIF.NTEo PouctNG SERVICES COPS
Offict> nf the Oirt>rtor
1'1) N Sll't"<.'t, NE. Washington. D.C. :lO'iW
JUL 6 2011
The llonorablc Sherrod Bro\.\11
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Brown:
Thank you tor your letter to the U.S Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented
Policing Services (COPS Office) dated May II , 2011 in support of Ohio's Center to Prevent
Youth Violence's application for funding under the 201 1 Commwlity Policing Development
(CPO) program.
Congress authorized the COPS Office to move forward with the 2011 Community Policing
Development program, which will award approximately $10 million to public governmental
agencies, profit and non-profit institutions, universities, commwlity groups, and faith-based
organizations. Community policing is comprised of three key components - partnerships,
organizational trunsfonnation, and problem solving. The CPO grant program is designed to target
those three components and to advance the practice of community policing in law enforcement
agencies through training and technical assistance, the development of innovative community
policing strategies, applied research, guidebooks, and best practices that arc national in scope. We
understand that the demand for funding is very high as most agencies face challenging budget
shortfalls, and we look forward to reviewing the proposal that the Center to Prevent Youth
Violence ha-; submitted.
Again, thank you tor your continued interest and support in the COPS Oflice and the
201 1 Community Policing Development program. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you
have any additional questions or concerns. I also invite your staft'to contact the COPS Otlice
External Affairs Division at (202) 514-9079.
Bernard K. Melekian
Director
Apv :\:--;Ctl\:0 I' U!ll.IC SAil 1 Y T1 I ~ U L I G i 1 Cu,\t.\\ UNII Y l'utt CINt_;


U.S. D EI'AilTMENT Of J usncE
OPFrce OP CoMMUNITY OruENTED PoucrNC SER\>1CE!i
Olliet' nf lht' Oirt'<lOr
14'> N Slrt'l'l. NE. Washln,.:wn. O.C.
COPS
JUL 2 2 2011
The llonorablc I
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 205 I 0
Dear Scnmor Hagan:
TI1ank you for your letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Oflice of Community
Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) dated July 5, 20 11 in support of North Carolinn's Lee
County Sheri!rs Office's 201 I COPS Hiring Program (CHP) application.
Cungre:;s authorized the COPS Office to move forward with the 2011 COPS Hi ring
Program, which will uwurd neurly $247 million to law enforcement agencies across the country.
Different from previous years, COPS designed the 20 I l CHP application with input from luw
enforcement to better ensure that emerging and proven principles of community policing are the
center of this grant program. We understand that the demand for funding is very high as most
stale, local and tribal jurisdictions face challenging budget shortfall s. The mi ssion of the 20 II
CliP initiative is to help communities addrc:ss specific and persistent crime and disorder
problems, and we look forward to reviewing the community policing plan thutlhc Lee County
Shcritrs Office has submitted.
Again, thank you for your continued interest and suppon in the COl'S Ofiicc and the
2011 COPS Hiring Program. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional
questi ons or concerns. I also invite your stall" to contact the COPS Office External Aftairs
Division at (202) 514-9079.
Sin71y,

Bernard K. Melekian
Directo r
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF j USTICE

v
Or:r1CE OJ' CoMMUNITY 0RJJ::NTF.U Poi.ICJNG SERVICI'-"
Ollin: of I he Uifl"l1ur
11"> N $1ft"t"l. Nl:. O.C
The Honornbl Ka) Hagan
u.s. Senutc
Washington, D.C. 205 10
Dear Senator H11gun:
JUN 2 2 2011
COPS
Thank you for your leuer to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community
Ori ented l'olicing Services (COPS Office) dated June 9, 2011 in support of North Carolina's
Cary Police Department ' s 2011 COPS Hiring Progmm (CHP) application.
authorized the COP!:> Otlicc to move forward with the 2011 COP!:> Hiring
Program, whi ch will award nearly $247 million to law enforcement agencies across the country.
L)iffercnt from previous years . COl'S designed the 2011 Clll' application with input from law
entorcement to bet1er ensure that emerging and proven principles of commltnity policing arc the
center of this grant program. We understand that the demand lo r li.mding is very hi gh as most
state, local and tribal jurisdictions face challenging budget shortfalls. The mission of the 2011
CHP initiative is to help communities address speeilic and persistent crime and disorder
problems. and we look lorward to reviewing the community policing plan that the Cary Police
Department hns submitted.
Again. thank you for your continu.:<.l interc:st and support in the COPS and the
2011 COPS Hiring Program. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you hav\! uny u<.l<.litional
questions or concerns. I also invite your staff to contact the COPS Olllce External Affairs
Division at (202) 514-9079.
Dcmard K. Melckian
Director
\1)\'-\N( :t r" j l ' t) i \ 11( " :; /\lilY T ! IIUllll il l c (),\ \,\l l'i'-! 1 iY 1' <>1
u.s. D F.PARTMENT 01' j USTI CE
OFFICE or CoMMUNITY O!ul'.rrn:o PouctN(; SEHVICJ'.'i COPS
Offin of tht' Dirt't1or
16 N Strc:-c:-1. NE. Washington. O.C. 20->30
The l lonorable Kay ll ag:lll
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Hagan:
JUL 8 2011
Thank you for your Jetter to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community
Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) dated June 23,2011 in support of North Carolina's
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office's 201 I COPS Hiring Program (Cl iP) application.
authorized the COPS Office to move forward with the 2011 COPS II iring
Program, which will award nearly $247 mill ion to law enforcement agencies across the country.
DifTercnt from previous years, COPS designed the 2011 CHP appl ication with inputlrom law
enforcement to bcucr ensure that emerging and proven principles of community polici ng arc the
center of thi s grant program. We understand that the demand for fund ing is very high as most
state, local and tribal j urisdi ctions face challenging budget short fall s. The mission of the 2011
Ci t p initiative is to help communities address speci lie and persistent crime and disorder
problems, and we look forward to reviewi ng the community policing plan that the Forsyth
County Sheritrs Oflice has submined.
Again. thank you for your continued interest and support in the COPS Offi ce and tht:
20 II COPS Hiring Program. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional
questions or concerns. I also invite your staff to contact the COPS Office External A!Tairs
Division at (202) 514-9079.

iJ />-" ;" V' / ) _,/

Bernard K. Mclckian
Director
/I.Ll\1.\NUNlj I' UHLI C S;\1 LI Y C U;\.-\ 1\I liNt IY I'ULit..:IN\ ,
u.s. OI::PhltTMENT OF jUSTICE
OFFICE OF COM.\.JlJNITY ORIEIVT"ED POUCING $ 1-:I(VICI'."
Offln of Ill<:
l i'> N Slr..-t'l. NE. W:"hin)I,IOil. O.C. l U';;\0
The Honorable Kay ll.g"'
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Hugnn:
COPS
JUL 8 2011
Thank you for your letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community
Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) dated June 17, 2011 in support of North Carolina' s
City of Concord's 2011 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) application.
authori;r.cd the COP!> Office to move forward with the 201 1 COPS Hiring
Program, which wi ll award nearly $247 million to Jaw enforcement agencies across the country.
Different from previous years, COPS designed the 2011 CHJ> application with input fmm law
enforcement to better ensure that emerging and proven principles of community policing arc the
center of this grant program. We understand that the demand for funding is very high as most
state. local and tribal jurisdi ctions tace challenging budger The mission of the 20 II
CliP ini tiative is to help address spccitic and persistent crime a11d disorder
problems, and we look forward to reviewing the community policing plan that the City of
Concord has submitted.
/\gain, thank you for your continued int erest and support in the COPS Office and the
201 1 COPS Hiring Program. Plc::.se clo not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional
questions or concerns. I also invite your staiT to cuntud the COPS Office External AITairs
Division at (202) 514-9079.
Bernard K. Melckian
Director
I' U l\1.1\.. S,\1 I. I Y T! I I COMl\\UNI I\' l'<.>l.ICI NC
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF jUSTICE
OHICP. 0 1' COMMUNIT Y 0Rit;!'ri"EI> POLICING
Offin: of Ill<' Dire:.'< lOr
1<1'\ N Slr<c l. NE. W:tshinxtun. D .C. 20)50
The Honorable I k b Kohl
U.S. Senate
D.C. 205 10
Dear Senator Kohl :
COPS
JUL 8 2011
Thank you for your letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Communi1y
Oriented Policing Services (COPS Oflice) dated June 20. 2011 in s upport of Wisconsin' s Dane
County Sheriff' s Ofticc' s 2011 COPS I-I iring Program (Cl-IP) applica1ion.
authorized the COPS Oflice to move forward with the 20 11 COPS l-liring
Program, whi ch will award nearly $247 million to law enforce ment agencies across the country.
Different from previous years, COPS designed the 2011 CHP application with input from law
enforcement to better ensure that emerging and proven principles of community pol icing nre the
center of thi s grant program. We understand that the demand for funding very h igh as
state, local and tribal jurisdictions face challenging budget shortfall s. The mission of the 2011
C HP initiative is to help communit ies address specific w1d persistent crime and disorder
problems, and we look forward to reviewing the commw1ity policing plan that the Dane County
Sheriff's Office has s ubmitted.
Again, thank you for your continued interest and s upport in th<= COPS Office und the
2011 COPS Progrwn. Please do not hesitate 10 contact me if you have any additi onal
questions or concerns. T also invite your staff to contact the COPS Office Ext ernul Affairs
Division at (202) 5 14- 9079.
Bernard K. Me lekian
Director
u.s. DEI'ARTMENT OF j USTICE
OFFt Cf. Ol' CoMMUNITY OKtf.NTf.J> PulJCJNG COPS
Ollkt of the.: Dirn1m
.1 -6 N NE. W:1shill)(to n. D.C.
SEP 8 2011
The Honorable Hil l NdsUJI
Uni ted States Senate
Washington, D.C. 2051 0
Dear Senator Nelson:
Thank you for your letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community
Oriented Policing Servi ces {COPS Otli ce) dated August 8, 20 II in support of Florida's
Plantation Police Department's 2011 COPS !!iring Program (Cli P) application.
authori7.ed the COPS Office to move forward with the 2011 COPS Hiring
Program, which -...-ill award nearly $247 million to law enforcement agencies across the country.
Different from previ ous years, COPS desig ned the 2011 CHP appli cation with input trom law
enforcement to better ensure that emerging and proven principl es of community policing nre the
center of this grant program. We understand that the demand for funding is very high as most
state. local and tribal jurisdictions face challenging budget shonfalls. The mission of the 20 II
CHP initiative is to help commwtities address specific and pcrsistclll crime and disorder
problems, and we look forward to reviewing the community policing plan tha t the Plantation
Police Department has submitted.
Again, thank you for your continued interest and support in the COPS Office ami the
20 II COPS I-I iring Program. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any addi tional
questions or concerns. I also invite your statT to contact the COPS Offic.e External All"uirs
Division ut (202) 514-9079.
Sinccrcfy,
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Bemard K. Melekian
Director
A I1\','\NUI'. \ ; l'lfl\ 1 i l.: Si\1 1 IY ' 1111.',()\il. d\ l I'!H ll ' I Nt.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT 01' jUSTICE
OFFICI! OF COMII-IUNITY ORII!NTI!D POUCING SERVICES
OIT!ct' nf tht'
11'> N Strt"el. NE. W:lshington. D.C.
The llonornbie llili Nc f'<)l1
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Nelson:
JUL 2 2 20t1
COPS
Thank you for yvur letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community
Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) dated June 7, 2011 in support of Florida's City o f
Venice's 2011 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) application.
authori:t.ed the COPS Office to move forward with the 201 I COPS Hiring
l'rogrrun, which will award nearly $247 million to law enforcement agencies across the country.
Different from previous years, COPS designed the 2011 CHP application with input from law
enforcement to better ensure that emerging and proven principles of conununi ty policing an: I he
center of this grant program. We understand that the demand for funding is very high as most
state, local and tribal jurisdictions face challenging budget shmtfaiis. The missivn of the 20 II
CHP initiative is to help communities address speci fic and persistent crime and disorder
problems, and we look forward to reviewing the community policing plan that the City of Venice
has submitted.
Again, thank you for your continued interest and suppon in the COI>S Office and the
2011 COl'S I !iring J>rogram. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional
questions or concerns. I also invite your statrto contact the COPS Oftice External Affairs
Division at (202) 514-9079.
Bernard K. Mckkian
Director
r\l)VANC!Nt.. I' Uli LIC SAl 1. 1 Y Ttl RUUI..o ll CUMMUNI I Y I 'Ul.I CIN<.;
U.S. 0F:I'ARTMeNT ) USTI CF.
OFFICE OP CoMMUNJn' PoucJNG SERVICES COPS
( >lftn nf tit, Dirt.('IOI'
I<J'; N :itn:'l'l. NE. D.C . W<;,\o
JUL 1 1 2011
The Honorabl e,.ll il1
U.S. Senate
Washington. D.C. 20510
Dear Senato r Nelson:
Thank you for your letter to tho: U.S. Department ofJu!ilicc Office of Community
Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) dated June 6, 2011 in support of Florida's City of
Melboumo:'s 2011 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) application.
authorized the COPS Office to move forward with the 20 I I COPS II iring
Program, which will award nearly $247 million to law enforcement agencies across the country.
Different from previous years, COPS designed lhc 20 II Cli P appl ication with input from law
enforce ment to better ensure that emerging and proven principles of community polic ing arc the
eenter of I his gram program. We understand that the demand for funding is very high as most
state, local and tribal j uri sdictions face challenging hudget shortlalls. The mission oft he 20 II
CliP initiative is to help communities address specific and crime :md disorder
problems, and we look forward to reviewing lhc community policing plan that the Ci ty of
Melbourne has submincd.
Again, thank you for your continued interest and suppon in the COPS Oflice and the
201 1 C<.WS I I iring Program. Please dn not hesitale to contact me if you have any additional
questions or concerns. I also invite your staff to contact the COPS Office External Affairs
Division at (202) 514-9079.
Bernard K. Mdekian
Director
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF j USTICE
OFFICE 01' COMMUNITY OKI P.N"Jl;O POLICING SERVICES COPS
omn: of lhc:- f>irc:-cror
1-+'i N Slfl'l'l. NE. O.C.
JUl 7 2011
The Honorable II i I I Ndson
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 2051 0
Dear Senator Nelson:
Th:\nk you for your letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community
Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) dated June 13,201 1 in support of Florida's Madison
County Sherilrs Otlice's 2011 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) application.
authori:Ged the COPS Office to move forward with the 2011 COPS Hiring
Program. which will award nearly $247 million to law enforcement agencies across the country:
Diff.:rent from previous years, COPS dc:.igned the 2011 CHP application with input from law
enforcement to better .:nsurc that emerging and proven principles of community policing are tht::
center of this grant program. We understand that the demand for funding is very high us most
state, local and tribal jurisdi..:tions fac<.: challenging budget shortfall:;. The mission of the 20 I I
CHP initialive is lo help communities address specific and pcrsislcnt crime and disorder
problems, and we look forward to reviewing the community policing plan that the Madison
Counly Shcritrs Office has submitlcd.
Again. thank you for your continued interest and support in the COl'S Ollicc and the
20 II COPS Hiring Prob'l'am. Please do not hesitate lo contact me if you have any additional
questions or concerns. I also invite your staff to contact the COl'S Office External Affairs
l)ivision a1 (202) 514-907lJ.
13ernard K. Melekian
l)irector
:\UVt\NCH,:(.j l'li Il l JC SAl' I ., y TllRUUI..ill C<.lMMUNI !Y l'()i ICIN{.,
U.S. D EPARTMENT OF j USTICE
Ori'ICE Of' CoMMUNrrv ORIF:NTV.I> PouciNG SERVICES
Office of 1hc:- Oirt't1or
loJ'i N Strl"l"t. NE. Washington. D.C.
The Honorabl Bill Nelson
U.S. Senate
D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Nelson:
COPS
JUN 2 2 2011
Thank you for your letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community
Oriented Pol icing Services (COPS Office) dated May 26,2011 in support of Florida's City of
Oakland Park' s 201 1 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) application.
Congress authori:t.ed the COPS Office to move forward with the 2011 COPS Hiring
Program, whi ch will award nearly $247 million to law enforcement agencies across the country.
Different from previow; years, COPS <.h::>igned the 20 II CHP upplication with input from law
enforcement to better ensure that emergi ng and proven of community policing arc the
center of this grunt program. We understand that the demand for funding is very high as most
state, local and tribal jurisdictions face challenging budget shortfalls. The mission of the 20 II
CliP initiative is to help communities address specific and persistent crime and disorder
problems, und we look forward to reviewing the community policing plan that the City of
Oakland Park has submitted.
Agai n, thank you lor your continued interest and support in the COPS Ollice and the
20 II COPS IIi ring Program. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional
questions or concerns. I also invite your staff to eontactthe COPS Office External Affairs
Division at (202) 514-9079.
Aemard K. Meleki an
Director
'\LWANCIN0 l'uguc SAi l I Y Tlti{UUc...itl CC.ll\.;,v\UNII Y l'uuLIN(j
u.s. OF.PARTMF.NT OF jUSTICE
OFFICE OF CoMMUNJTY OmENTED PouctNG SERVICES
COPS
Oi'ftrt' of lilt' Oirt'rtOr
1-l'i N Strt't'l. NE. WashingiOn. D.C.
JUN 2 2 2011
The Honorabl e Bill Nelson
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 205 10
Dear Senator Nelson:
Thank you for your Jetter to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community
Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) dated May 26, 20 I I in support of Florida' s Polk
County Sheriffs Office's 2011 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) application.
Congress authorized the COPS Office to move forward with the 201 I COPS Hiring
Program, which wi ll award nearly $247 mi ll ion to law enforcement agencies across the country.
l)i tl'crent from previous years, COPS designed the 2011 Cli P application with input from law
enforcement to better ensure that emerging and proven principles of community policing are the
center of this grant program. We understand that the demand for funding is very high as most
state, local and tribal jurisdictions face challenging budget shortfalls. The mission of the 20 II
Cl iP initiative is to help communities address specific and persistent crime and disorder
problems, and we look forward to reviewing the community policing plan that the Polk County
SheriWs Ofticc has submitted.
Again, thank you for your continued interest and support in the COPS Office and the
2011 COPS Hiring Program. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional
questions or concerns. I also invite your staff to contact the COPS Office External Affairs
Division at (202) 514-9079.
Bernard K. Melekian
Director
t\l)VANCINl; PUI\l.IC SAil I Y THROUGH Y 1\>I.ICIN<._;
lJ.S. 0F.PARTMF.Nl' Of' j USTI CE
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICE:;
Office" of the:- Dir<"<1or
J-1'> N Strn' l. NE. \'\';tshingt<lll . O.C: . .!0'>;\0
The Honorabl !!ill '-..:bon
U.S. Senate
Washington. D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Nelson:
COPS
JUN 2 2 2011
Thank you for your letter to the U.S. Deptu1ment of Justice Office of Communi ty
Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) dated Muy 23. 20 11 in support of Florida's Sanford
Police Deportment's 2011 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) application.
Congn.:::;s authorized the COPS Office to move forward with the 201 1 COPS Hiring
Program, which will award nearly $247 million to luw enforcement ugcncics across the country.
Different from previous years, COPS designed the 2011 CHP application with input from law
enforcement to better ensure that emerging and proven principles of community policing art.: the
center of this grant program. We understand that the demand for tunding is very hi gh as most
:;tute, local and tribal jurisdictions face challenging budgct shortfall s. The mission of the 2011
Clll' initiative is to help communities address specific and persistent cri me and disorder
problems, and we look forward to reviewing the community policing plan that the Sanford l'olicc
Department has submitted.
Again, thank you lor your continued interest and support in the COPS Otlice and the
2011 COPS ll iring Program. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additi onal
questions or concerns. I also invite your stafl'to contact the COJ>S Ollice External A !lairs
Division at (202)
Sincere!.

Bernard K. Melekian
Di rector
:\ llVANCi l'<l.. l'lloLI C )A I 1: I Y r l l ltUlll,; II CU,\11\ \ U N I I Y I
1
U LILI Nl..
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF j USTICE
OFFtcF. o f' CoMMUNITY Orm:N"rw Po ucrNr; Sr:Rvtcr:'i
Offin: of tlw Oirt'tlor
l-1'> N Strwl. NE. \X':shinxt t lll. D.C.
The Honorable Bill >-Iebon
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 205 I 0
Dear Senator Nelson:
COPS
MAY 2 7 2011
Thank you for your letter to the U.S Department of Justice Otllce of Community Oriented
Policing Services (COPS Ofticc) dated May 4, 20 II in support of Florida's Homestead Police
Oepar1ment's applic11tion ior funding under the 201 1 Community Policing Development (CPD)
program.
( 'ongrcss. uthori zed the COPS Oflice to move forward with the 2011 Community Policing
Development program, which wi ll award approximately $10 million to public governmental
agencies. protlt and non- profit institutions, universities, community groups. and taith-based
organi r.ations. Comnnmity policing is comprised of three key components - partnerships.
organizational transformation, and problem solving. llle CPD grant program is desi gned to target
those three components and to advance the practice of community polici ng in law enforcement
agencies through training and technical assistance, the devdopment of innovative community
policing strategies. applied research, guidebooks, and bt!St practices that :m:: national in scope. We
understand that the demand for funding is very high as most agencies face challenging budget
shortfalls, and we look forward to reviewing the proposal that the Homestead Department
has submitted.
Again, thunk you for your continued intert:st anti support in the COPS Offict: antltht:
20 II Community Policing Development program. Pl ease do not hesitate to contact me if you
have any additional questions or concerns. I also invite your staff to contact the COPS Office
External Affairs Di vision at (202) S 14-9079.
Sincerely,

Bernard K. Mclckian
Director
Mr. Bernard K. Melek.ian
Director
tinittd
WASHINGTON, DC 20510..7012
April17, 2011
Office of Community Oriented
United States Department of Justice ,,
145 N Street NE
Washington, D.C. 20530
Dear Mr. Melek.ian:
I am writing today in support of the North Las Vegas Police Department (NL VPD) and
their application for funding through the COPS Hiring Program.
As Nevada's senior Senator, the health and safety of my constituents has always been a
high priority during my career in Congress. Our police departments are entrusted with this
enormous responsibility and are committed to keeping our community safe. The recent economic
challenges in Nevada have resulted in increases in crime and left our police departments with
unfunded positions which limit their ability to patrol the increasingly vulnerable community.
That is why I support North Las Vegas Police Department's efforts to carry out proven
community-oriented policing techniques by increasing the number of patrolling officers.
North Las Vegas Police Department successfully utilized community-oriented policing
strategies, including geographic area assignment, for the past two decades. The department's
officers were transformed into problem solvers supported and trusted by organizational
partnerships with business and civic leaders. NL VPD seeks to rebuild these partnerships that
have been weakened over the past three years due to a reduction of police officers; North Las
Vegas currently has 1.27 officers per 1000 citizens. Through trus project, NL VPD will increase
their number of officers allowing them to effectively patrol their assigned neighborhoods and
continue to develop their individual relations with community leaders and businesses.
Collaboratively they will work to identify and resolve problem areas within the neighborhood to
create a more livable secure environment.
I fully support this project and hope you keep my recommendation in mind when making
your funding decisions. Thank you for your time and consideration.
United States Senator
HARRY REID
NEVADA
Mr. Bernard K. Melekian
Director
tinitro ~ t t r n ~ r n t r
WASHINGTON, DC 20510-7012
March 29,2012
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
United States Department of Justice
145 N Street NE
Washington, D.C. 20530
Dear Mr. Melekian:
M.IUORITY LEADER
I am writing today in support of the Henderson Police Department (HPD) and their
application for funding through the COPS Hiring Program.
As Nevada's senior Senator, the health and safety of my constituents has always been a
high priority during my career in Congress. Our police departments are entrusted with this
enormous responsibility and are committed to keepi ng our community safe. The recent economic
challenges in Nevada have left our police departments with unfunded positions and limit their
ability to be proactive towards controlling misconducts. That is why I support Henderson Police
Department's efforts to improve their community-oriented policing through technology based
initiatives that result in faster reporting of crime, increase access to safety information and
community education programs.
Henderson Police Department seeks to transform the community into a safe and secure
environment by limiting the social and physical characteristics associated with high crime areas.
Their program, CopLogic, allows citizens to report crimes online and enables Patrol Officers to
filter through reports with ease to better focus on high priority calls. AlertiD centers on
information sharing between citizens and law enforcement to ensure critical information is being
received and transmitted to those affected. HBP also designed and implemented an education
outreach program that emphasizes Decision Making, Responsibility, Education, Achievements,
Motivation, and Self-Esteem (DREAMS) for students in the community. HPD will also work
collaboratively with community leaders and businesses to identify and resolve problem areas
within the neighborhood to create a more livable secure environment.
I fully support this project and hope you keep my recommendation in mind when making
your funding decisions. Thank you for your time and consideration.
IIJ\RRY REID
United States Senator
Nevada
U.S. D EPARTMENT OF j USTICE
0 1'ftCf. Of C OMMUNITY O RtEtvnm PouctNG
Ollin of the
h '\ N Stn:d. Nt:. ll .C. 20'\;iO
The Honorable l lt11a y Reid
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 205 10
Senator Reid:
COPS
JUN 2 2 2011
Thank you for your letter to the U. S. Department of Justice Office of Community
Oriented Poli cing Services (COPS Otlice) dated May 24, 201 1 in support of Nevada' s Nyc
County Shcritrs Otlicc' s 201 1 COPS l liring l'rogram (CIIP) application.
Congress authorized the COl'S Ofllce to move torward with the 2011 COPS II iri ng
Program, which wi ll award nearly $247 mill ion to law enforcement agencies across the country.
l)i tTerent from previous years, COPS designed the 20 11 CliP application with input from law
enforcement to better ensure that emerging and proven princi ples of community poli cing are the
center of this grant program. We understand that the demand for funding is very high as most
state, local and tribal jurisdictions lace challenging budget shontalls. The mission o f the 20 I I
CHP initiative is to help conununities address specific and persistent crime and disorder
problems, and we look forward to reviewing the communi ty pol icing plan that the Nyc County
Sheriff' s Oepartmcnt has submitted.
Again. thank you for your continued interest and support in the COPS Office and the
2011 COPS Hiring Program. Please do not hesitotc to contact me if you have any additional
questions or concerns. lalso invite your staff to contact the COPS Ofiice Ext<:rmtl /\ ll uir:;
Di vision at (202) S 14-9079.
Uemard K. Melekian
Din:ctor
<!1ongrcss of
.20510
The Honorable Eric Holder
Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001
September 7, 20 10
RE: BJA FYI 0: COPS Hiring Program Grant
For: Rockaway Beach Police Department, Rockaway Beach, OR
Dear Attorney General Holder:
We are writing to express our support for the Rockaway Beach Police Department grant
application to hire a police officer under the COPS Hiring Program (CHP).
The City of Rockaway Beach is a small, rural community located on the north Oregon coast in
Tillamook County. Full time residency is about 1 ,500, which increases to 3,000 to 5,000 on
weekends and during summer vacation periods. The city has only three fuJI time officers at this
time, and it is a significant challenge to fulfill their mission with the increase in summer
population. The 2010 COPS Hiring Program grant would allow the city to hire an additional
officer to better serve community needs.
We ask that you give full and fair consideration to Rockaway Beach's request. Please consider
this request consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. Should you have any questions
about our support for this application, please contact Katie Gauthier in Senator Merkley's Salem
office at 503-362-8102, Fritz Graham in Senator Wyden's Salem office at 503-999-4500, or
Trevor Sleeman in Congressman Schrader' s Oregon City office at 503-557-8422.
Sincerely,
-JJk t
Jeffrey A. Merkley Ron Wyden Kurt Schrader
United States Senator . United States Senator United States Representative
: .. : ' .
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF jUSTICE
OFI'ICE O t' CoMMUNITY 0Hu:Nnm PouuN<; SERVtCf.:> COPS
()!lin t>f till' Dirn tor
1-t'i N St rn-t . NE. O.C. .!U'i.W
SEP 1 9 20!1
The Honorable J..-anno.:
United Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
))ear Senator Shaheen:
Thank you for your lcller to the U.S. Department of Jus tice Office of Community
Oriented Poli cing Services (COPS Otlice) dated September 7, 20 II in support of New
Hampshire' s Manchester Po lice Department 's 2011 COPS Hiring l' roboram (CHP) application.
Congress authorized the COPS Oflice to move forward with the 2011 COPS I !i ring
Program, which will award nearl y $247 million to law enforcement agencies across the country.
l)ifferent from previous years, COPS designed the 20 II Cll P application with input lrom law
enforcement to berter ensure that emerging and proven princi ples of community policing arc the
cente r o f this grant program. We understand that the demand for fundi ng is very high as most
state, local and tribal jurisdictions face challenging budget shortfalls. The mission of the 20 II
CHP initiative is to help communities address specific and persistent crime and disorder
problems. nnd we look lorwnrd to reviewing the community policing plan that the Manchester
Police Department has submitted.
Again, thank you for your continued interest and support in the COPS Oflice and the
2011 COPS Hiring Program. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additionnl
questions or concerns. I also invite your staff to contact the COPS Office External /\flairs
Division at (202) 514-9079.


Bernard K. Ml!lckian
Director
U.S. 0EPAKTMENT OF j US"flCE
OFFICE OF CoMMUNITY OruEmEo Pouc1Nc SERVICES
Offk._- of tht: Director
l--1'> N Slrt't'L NE. O.C.
The Honorable Je;mnc o..;h.1h.:.:n
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 2051 0
Dear Senator Shaheen:
COPS
JUN 2 2 2011
Thank you for your letter to tlle U.S. Department of Justi ce Office of Community
Ori ented Policing Services (COPS Office) dated June 10_. 2011 in support ofNcw Hwn pshire's
Hudson Pol ice Department's 2011 COPS Hiring (CHP) applicat ion.
C\>ttgn:ss authorized ilie COPS Office to move forward with the 20 II COPS Hiring
Program, which will award nearly $247 million to law enforcement agencies across the country.
Different from previous years, COPS designed the 20 II CHP application with input from law
enforcement to better ensure that emerging and proven principles of community policing arc ilic
center of thi s grant program. We understand that the demand for funding is ve ry high as most
state, local and tribal j urisdictions face challenging budget shortfalls. The mission of the 20 II
Cl IP initiative is to help communities address specific and persistent crime and disorder
problems, and we look forward to reviewing the community policing plan that the l !udson Police
Department has submitted.
Again. thank you for your conti nued interest and support in the COPS Oflice and the
2011 COPS Hiring Program. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional
questi ons or concerns. I also invite your staff to contact the COPS Office External Affairs
Division at (202) 514-9079.
Bernard K. Melekian
Dire{; tor
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF jUSTICE
Ot'Ftcr: o l' CoMMUNtrv PouctN(:
Office llf lht: Direc10r
!4'i N Stttel. NE. D.C.
The Honorable kanm.: Shah..:t:n
U. S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Shaheen:
COPS
JUN 2 2 2011
Thank you for your letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community
Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) dated June 10, 2011 in support of New Hampshire's
Claremont Police Department's 201 1 COPS Hiring Program (CliP) application.
Congrt:!<' authorized the COPS Office to move forward with the 201 1 COPS Hiring
Program. which will award nearly $247 million to law enforcement agencies across the country.
Different from previous years, COPS designed the 2011 CHP application with input from law
enforcement to better ensure that emerging and proven principles of community policing are the
center of this grant progrnm. We understand that the demand for funding is very high as most
state, local and tribal j urisdictions face challenging budget shortfalls. The mission of the 20 II
CHP initiative is to help communities address specific and persistent crime and disorder
problems, and we look forward to reviewing the community policing plan that the Claremont
Police Department has submiued.
Again, thank you for your continued interest and support in the COPS OHice and the
20 II COPS Hiring Program. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional
questions or concerns. I also invite your staff to contact the COPS Office External Affairs
Division at (202) 514-9079.

Bemard K. Mclekian
Director
i\ l lVAN\ IN\ ; l' l li\l!C SAI II Y Tt !IUHIC j ! l COMM\ I NITY I'll! I CIN<.;

U.S. 0EPARTMF.NT OF ) US'I"ICF.
OFFICE OF COMt>IUNtn' ORIENTED POLICING SERVJCES
< llfll't" nf tht Oirt>dor
I 6 N Sllt-cL NE. \'\'ashingr()n. D.C. 20'iW
The Honorabl e kannc Shaheen
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dl!nr Senator Shaheen:
COPS
MA'f 4 2011
Thank you for your letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community
Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) dated May 10,2011 in support of New llampshirc' s
Bedford Police Department's 201 1 COPS Hi ring Program (CHP) application.
Conwcss authorized the COPS Oflice to move forward with the 20 II COPS Hiring
Progn.un, which will award nearl y $247 million to law enforcement agencies across tht: country.
Different from previous years, COPS designed the 2011 Cl W application with input from law
enforcement to bcller ensure that emerging and proven principles of community policing are the
center of this grant program. We understand that the demand tor funding is very high as most
state, local and tribal jurisdictions face challenging budget shorttalls. The mission of the 20 II
CHP initiative is to help communities address !ipecific and persistent crime and disorder
problems, and we look forward to reviewing the community policing plan that the Oedford
Police Department has submitted.
Again, thank you for your continued interest and support in the COPS Office and the
201 1 COPS Hiring Program. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional
questions or concerns. I also invite your staff to contact the COPS Office Cxtemal/\ffairs
Division at (202) 514-9079.
Bernard K. Melekiun
Director
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Office of the Director
I 100 Yermonl Avenue, N.W.
Washington. DC 20.530
The Honorable Jeanne Shaheen
520 Hart Building
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator Shaheen,
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Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
APR ' 6 2010
Thank your for your letter, dated May lOth, 2009, in support of the grant
application submitted by the New Hampshire's Rochester Police Department to the
Office of Commllllity Oriented Policing Services (COPS) for funding under the 2009
COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP).
Jam pleased to inform you that on July 28, 2009 Vice President Bid en and
Attorney General Holder annotmced that the Rochester New Hampshire Police
Department will receive a CHRP grant award for 3 officer position(s). It is estimated that
$$664,869 of federal funds will be awarded to your jurisdiction over the three-year grant
period. The New Hampshire Police Department is now able to begin hiring or rehiri ng
officers to fill CHRP grant-funded positions.
For more information on the CHRP announcement, please visit our web page at
www.COPS.usdoj.gov. On this site, you will find additional information about the
CHRP program, a detailed description of how applications were evaluated, and a
Frequently Asked Questions document. These on-line tools should be helpful in
answering many of your constituents CHRP-related questions.
Thank you for your continued interest in the COPS Hiring Recovery Program. If
your staff should have any additional questions or concerns about the grant award, I
invite them to contact the COPS External Affairs Division at (202) 514-9079.
Bernard K. Melekian
Director
U. S. 0 P.I'AitTMNT OF jUSTICE
OFFICE OF CoMMUNIIT ORtEI'ITED PouctNG S ERVJCE.S
Ollko: of lho: Ditl'l'IOf
J., <; N Slfl'c:l. NE. Washingron. D .C.
The Honorable l ld.11l
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 2051 0
Dear Senator Udall:
JUL 2 2 201\
COPS
Thank you for your lcucr to the U.S Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented
Policing Services (COPS Office) dated Jw1c 3, 2011 in support of Colorado's Counterterrorism
Education Learning Lab' s application for funding under the 2011 Community Policing
Development (CPD) progrd.Jl\.
( 'ongrcss authori7.cd the COPS Oflicc to m<)VC forward wi th the 20 I I Community Policing
Development program, which will award approximately $1 0 mi llion to public governmental
agencies, profit and non-profit institutions, universities. community groups, and faith-based
organi7..ations. Community policing is comprised of three key componentS - partnerships,
organi7.ational transformation, and problem solving. The Cl' l) grant program is designed to target
those three components and to advance the practice of community pol icing in law enforcement
agencies through training and technical assistance, the development o f innovat ive community
pol icing strategies, applied research, guidebooks. and best practices that are national in scope. We
understand that the demand fo r funding is very high as most agencies face challenging budget
shortfall s, and we look forward to reviewing the proposal that the CELL has submitted.
Again. thank you for your continued interest nnd support in the COPS (Hlice and the
2011 Communi ty Policing Development program. Please do not hesi tate to contact me if you
have any additional questions or concerns. I also invite your stall' to contact the COPS Otlice
Extemal Affairs Division at (202) 5 14-9079.

Bernard K. Mclckian
Director
;'\1)\'ANC!txt. l'lll\LIC SAt I. I Y Tt i ltUUl.il i COMMUNI!' I'I..'L!Ct N<...
U.S. DEPARTMENT Of' ) USTICE
01'f' i\.Jo: Ol' COMM UNITY OHII, NTI' I> SEHVICt-::>
Oftin of I he Diretwr
l -1'i N sutcl . NE. D.<.: . .!O'i:IU
The Honorable !\hu k \\';u ncr
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 2 05 10
Dear Senator Warner:
SEP 8 2011
COPS
Thank you for your lcucr to the U.S. l)cpartmcnt of Justice Oftice of Community
Oriented Policing Services (COl'S Otlicc) dated August 25, 2011 in support of Virginia's
Pembroke Police Department's 201 I COPS I !iring Program (CHP) application.
( 'nnprt"'s authori7..ed the COPS Oflice to move forward with the 2011 COPS Hiring
Program, which will award nearly $247 million to law enforcement agencies a c ross the country.
Different from previous years. COPS des igned the 2011 CHP application with input from low
enforcement to better ensure that emerging and proven principles of community poli cing are the
center of this gront program. We unders tand that tJ1e demand for funding is very most
stote, local and tribal j urisdictions face challenging budget shortfalls. The mission of tht: 20 I I
CHP initia ti ve is to h.:lp communities address specific unc.l pers istent crime and
problems. and we look forward to reviewing the community policing plan that tho: Pembroke
Police Department has submitted.
Again, lhan.k you for your continued intcre'St and support in tho: COPS a nd the
2011 COPS Hiring Program. Please do not hesituh: to conta<.:t me if you have any ac.Jditional
quc:stions or conccms. I also invite:: your :staff to conluct the COPS OfJkc ExtcrnuJ Affairs
Divi:sion at (202) 514-9079.
Sincerely,
Hcmard K. Mclckian
Director
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF j USTICE
Orr iCE OF Co MMUNITY ORIENTW PoLICING COPS
Offke of till Din:'t10r
1-i) N Strt-t-L NJ::. D.C.
AUG 3 20ft
The \\'arncr
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Warner:
Thank you for your letter to the U.S. Department of Justi ce Office of Community
Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) dated June 14, 2011 in support of Virginia' s Grayson
County Sheri ff s Office's 2011 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) application.
authorized the COPS Otllce to move forward with the 2011 COPS Hiring
Program, which will award nearly $247 million to law enforcement agencies across the country.
Different from previous years, COPS designed the 2011 CHP application with input from law
enforcement to better ensure that emerging and proven principles of community policing are the
center of this grant program. We understand that the demand for funding is very high as most
state, local and tribal jurisdictions face challenging budget shortfalls. The mi ssion of the 2011
CHP initiati ve is to help communities address specific and persistent crime and disorder
problems, and we look forward to reviewing the communi ty policing plan that the Grayson
County Sherifrs Office has submitted.
Again, thank you for your continued interest and support in the COPS Offiet:: and the
2011 COPS Hiring Program. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional
quest ions or concerns. I also invite your staff to contact the COPS Office Extemal Affairs
Division at (202) 514-9079.
Since.r y,
Bernard K. Mclckian
Director
.'\ 1)\'ANC! f'.:(; II Y ( 0 ,\11\I LNI I'o' PnU('fj\;(;
Offi<" of tl o,rtctor
/ / (}(} V.rmonl ;lve11u. N. 11:
IVmhi ngton, DC 20530
The Honorable lark \Varner
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Warner,
U.S. Department of Justice
Oflicc or Community Oriented Policing Services
JAN 2010
Thank you very much for you letter dated October 28, 20 I 0 to the U.S. Department of
Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) in regards tu funding
opportunities to combat methamphetamine for Virginia's Galax Police Department.
The COPS Methamphetamine Initiative provides direct funding to establish and enhance
a variety of problem solving strategies that will encourage community policing efforts in order to
combat the usc and distribution of methamphetamine. Funds are eam1arked b) <'on cress to
specitic agencies to assist local law enforcement agencies and task forces with developing
iMovative community policing responses to problems of crime ami disorder related to
methamphetamine By law, only agencies specified in the Consolidated Appropriations
Act of2010 were eligible to submi t an applil:atiou for FY2010.
Again, thank you for your interest in the COPS Ollicc anJ its 2010 MethamphetUJlline
Progr.un. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions or concerns. I
also invite your stai'C to contact the COPS Ofticc External Afl'ai rs Divisional (202) 5 14-9079.
Sincerely,
/J/1-I.J---
Bem()fd K. Melekian
Director