It is the goal of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to research and obtain grant funding for projects and equipment purchases that have been identified as “qualifying” for application. The Sheriff’s Office has one full time position designated to grant administration and research. Although the Grant Administrator also assists with budget tasks, the primary focus of this position is in granting. The Sheriff’s Office has been very successful in receive funding for a wide variety of law enforcement related programs and equipment. The majority of the grants have been awarded through state and federal funding.
Recent Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Grants
Colorado Department of Transportation Safety:CLICK-IT-OR-TICKET Grant Funding
This state funding supports the CLICK-IT-OR-TICKET seat belt campaign.In an effort to enforce the seat belt laws, CDOT offers grant funding to pay for overtime to deputies to work special seat belt enforcement operations. The amount for each enforcement operation varies from year to year.
In 2010, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received $1,600 for nighttime seatbelt enforcement for the specific time frame of April 1, 2010 to April 7, 2010.
The Sheriff’s Office also received an additional $5,000 for the 2010 May seat belt enforcement campaign for the period of May 24 – June 6, 2010.
Colorado Department of Transportation Safety: DUI Enforcement Grant Funding
The Colorado Department of Transportation Safety offers DUI enforcement grant funding for specific DUI enforcement operations throughout the year. Examples of these specific operations are: Super Bowl DUI Enforcement, St. Patrick’s Day, Prom, Memorial Weekend, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Holiday Party and New Year’s DUI enforcement operations.
The Sheriff’s Office has received awards totaling $7,260 for the 2010 Super Bowl, St. Patrick’s Day, Prom and Memorial Weekend DUI operations. Grant funding for the remainder of the holiday DUI enforcement operations for 2010 will be announced and awarded as each specific project period approaches.
Office of Domestic Preparedness:Homeland Security Grant
Douglas County is within the North Central Region of the Colorado Homeland Security plan.The North Central Region collectively submits a grant proposal for homeland security funding through yearly applications. Any awards that are given out are determined by the regional board and there is no guarantee that the Douglas County Sheriff's Office will be selected to receive grant funding.
Colorado 18th Judicial District:VALE Grant
The 18th Judicial District provides Victim Assistance in Law Enforcement (VALE) grant funding to organizations that assist victims of crime.The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office provides on-scene crisis intervention, criminal justice advocacy, referrals and follow-up support to crime victims and citizens in cases of sudden or violent death.
In 2010, Douglas County was awarded $30,000 to partially fund a current victim advocate position for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and $2,000 for the purpose of providing brochures within our community. Grant period: July 1, 2010 through June 31, 2011.
Colorado Division of Criminal Justice/Office for Victims of Crime:VOCA Grant
With funds through the U.S., Department of Justice, the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), Office for Victims of Crime offers Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) offers grant funding to support organizations that assist victims of crime in their efforts to comply with regulations related to victim rights issues.
In November 2009, the Sheriff’s Office was given the opportunity to re-contract with DCJ/VOCA to continue the previous VOCA grant award in the amount of $40,000. This grant partially funds a current victim advocate position for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Douglas County was again awarded $40,000 to support this position for the period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.
In addition, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office submitted an application to DCJ in April 2009, and received VOCA Recovery Act grant funding in the amount of $36,818, to fund a half time Victim Advocate position. Grant period: September 1, 2009 – February 28, 2011.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency: Internet Crimes Against Children Grant
Since 2003, the Colorado Springs Police Department has been receiving grant awards from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Program (OJJDP) to support the Colorado ICAC Task Force. Colorado Springs P.D. awards sub grants to Colorado law enforcement agencies that participate in the ICAC task force. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is a member of this task force and has the opportunity to make application and receive sub grant awards each year. The sub grant awards received by DCSO are typically in the $20,000 to $30,000 range. The 2009/2010 Grant period: September 1, 2009 – May 31, 2010
U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance: Bulletproof Vest Program (BPV)
Each year, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is eligible to apply for funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), which is solely for the purpose of reimbursement for the purchase of bulletproof vests for our deputies. The amount of the reimbursement varies from year to year based on the formulas established by the Department of Justice Grant period: N/A
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart accepts applications for the Safe Neighborhood Heroes grant on an annual basis for a maximum of a $2000.00 award. In 2009, the Sheriffs Office applied for a grant to assist the National Night Out Campaign received and award in the amount of $1,000. DCSO has submitted a 2010 application requesting $1,000 to support our 2010 National Night Out Campaign.
US Department of Justice, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Direct Award
Each year, the US Department of Justice awards law enforcement agencies funding which is to be used to support law enforcement functions, projects, or the purchase of specific equipment. The award is calculated by the US Department of Justice based on a formula that includes our uniform crime reporting (UCR) statistics.
In March 2009, Douglas County Sheriff's Office was awarded $119,160.00 as part of the Recovery Act Funding, which is being used to purchase various equipment items to include ballistic shields, MDT's, training equipment, AEDs, stop sticks, surveillance equipment, etc. The grant period is March 1, 2009 through February 13, 2013.
In October 2009, the Douglas County Sheriff Office was also awarded $29,005 through the 2009 JAG Local Grant Funding. These funds will be used to purchase ballistic plates for Sheriff’s Office Deputies. The grant period is October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012.
In May 2010, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received notice of our 2010 JAG Local Grant Funding in the amount of $30,921. DCSO is currently in the process of defining the use of this funding and completing the required paperwork for acceptance of the award.
Colorado Department of Revenue: Enforcement of Underage Drinking Laws
In August 2009, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office submitted an application to the Department of Revenue, Liquor Enforcement Division, for Enforcement of Underage Drinking Laws (EUDL) grant funding. An award of $45,600 was received. This funding, in part, provides overtime funds for deputies to work special alcohol enforcement operations and to conduct compliance checks of establishments dealing in the sale of alcohol. A portion of the funding is also used for an educational component of the grant program. The Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Douglas County Youth Initiative and the Douglas County YESS Program to provide alcohol related educational materials to the youth of our community. The grant period is October 1, 2009 through March 31, 2011.