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Police department awarded two Federal COPS grants totaling $500,000

Town of Rumford Board of Select Persons · September 19, 2024
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Summary

Chief Milligan told the board the department received two Federal COPS grants: $250,000 to offset costs for two additional officers and a $250,000 accreditation grant coordinated with Dirigo Safety.

Rumford's police department was awarded two Federal COPS grants, Chief Milligan reported at the Sept. 19 Select Board meeting. The minutes record a $250,000 grant to offset costs for two additional officers and a separate $250,000 grant tied to accreditation work in coordination with Dirigo Safety.

The board recorded the report as part of department updates; no board motion was required to accept the grants in the minutes. The minutes do not list implementation timelines or whether matching funds are required.