Council backs police application for COPS Hiring Program grant
Police leaders told council they will apply for a COPS Hiring Program grant to fund a new officer; the grant could cover most wages and benefits with a waiver request, and council approved filing the application and to fund any local match in next year’s budget.
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Rochester — Police leadership asked the council July 28 for permission to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Hiring Program (CHP) to fund an additional officer, and the council voted to proceed.
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