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Grant Funding 

We just received more good news from the US Department of Justice! Pending presentation and approval by the city council, which will likely take place later this fall, we have been notified of an award for two very significant grants. Both of these grant proposals have been selected for funding after a competitive nationwide review process, and we are working through the award and budget processes to set up programs for 2010. 

The first is $353,409 for the Domestic Violence Program. This two-year grant will provide funding for overtime and equipment for Domestic Violence Investigations, and funding for two new half-time victim advocates for the YWCA SafeChoice Program and Domestic Violence Prosecution Center support. As in previous years, our partnerships are the reason we have been successful in receiving this grant. 

The second grant is $1,743,323 for the Gang Taskforce through the Byrne Competitive Recovery Program. This two year grant will cover 100% of salary and benefit costs to preserve 6 jobs (1 VPD Sergeant, 1 VPD Corporal, 1 VPD Officer, 2 Sheriff Deputies, and 1 PAL Youth Coordinator) and create 2 new jobs (1 VPD Officer and 1 Community Coordinator).  

West Precinct Community Open House

I want to say thank you to those that stopped by our recent community open house event to showcase our new West Precinct facility. The completion of this precinct puts critical staff under one roof and improves public acess to VPD personnel while increasing our internal efficiency and communication. To view the open house coverage by CVTV click here.

Thank you again for your support of the Vancouver Police Department and for taking the time to read my message. I hope you encourage your friends and neighbors who want to learn more about the Vancouver Police Department to visit our website.

Chief Clifford Cook

Vancouver Police Department