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Commission approves roughly $600,000 DOJ COPS hiring grant amid disagreement over policing strategy
Tallahassee City Commission · November 20, 2025
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Summary
The commission voted 4–1 to accept a U.S. DOJ COPS hiring grant worth about $600,000 to help hire police officers; Commissioner Porter dissented, arguing the city should prioritize intervention strategies over hiring.
The commission approved acceptance of a U.S. Department of Justice COPS hiring grant of approximately $600,000 intended to support hiring for the Tallahassee Police Department.
City Manager explained the grant amount and role; Police Chief Lawrence Revels described the per-officer…
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