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Technical Assistance and Critical Response Services for Law Enforcement (FY26 Collaborative Reform Initiative)

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), seeks applicants to deliver technical assistance and critical response services to law enforcement agencies nationwide. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) - Program Overview: - FY26 Collaborative Reform Initiative (CRI) program - Two main service categories: - Category 1: Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC) - Customizable, short-term technical assistance on 60+ topics - Category 2: Collaborative Reform Initiative Critical Response - Targeted, flexible support for agencies facing high-profile events or sensitive issues - Services include after-action reviews, peer-to-peer exchanges, in-depth analysis, recommendations, assessments, and expert-facilitated discussions - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or OEMs; focus is on service delivery - Services must be highly customizable and responsive to agency needs - Eligibility: - Law enforcement stakeholder associations, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education (eligibility varies by category) - Notable Requirements: - For-profit recipients may not charge profit or management fees - Services must be delivered in a "by the field, for the field" approach - Funding provided through cooperative agreements - Funding: - Total available: $4,200,000 - Minimum award: $3,450,000

Description

The FY26 Collaborative Reform Initiative (CRI) program by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) aims to support state, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies through best practices, officer safety and wellness, and community policing practices. The program has two subcategories: Category 1 provides technical assistance through the Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC), and Category 2 offers targeted assistance for agencies experiencing high-profile events or sensitive issues. Funding is provided via cooperative agreements with a total of $4,200,000 available and a minimum award of $3,450,000. Eligible applicants vary by category and include law enforcement stakeholder associations, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education.

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