Community Oriented Policing Services
Component within the United States Department of Justice
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The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) is a component of the United States Department of Justice. The COPS Office was established through a provision in the 1994 Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act.
Formed1994
JurisdictionFederal government of the United States
Headquarters
- 145 N Street NE, Washington, D.C., United States
Annualbudget$214 million
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| Department overview | |
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| Formed | 1994 |
| Jurisdiction | Federal government of the United States |
| Headquarters |
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| Annual budget | $214 million |
Parent department | U.S. Department of Justice |
| Website | cops |
Since 1994, the COPS Office has provided $14 billion in assistance to state and local law enforcement agencies to help hire community policing officers. The COPS Office also funds the research and development of guides, tools and training, and provides technical assistance to police departments implementing community policing principles.[1]