Rep. Carter Secures $1.625 Million for Killeen Police Department

(ROUND ROCK, TX)- U.S. Congressman John R. Carter (R-TX-31) today announced that Killeen Police Department has been awarded a $1.625 million Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant by the Department of Justice.

“It is imperative that we support our local communities by supplying them with the tools they need to best protect their citizens,” said Carter. “I am proud to help the City of Killeen provide the safety and security to many of our Central Texas residents, including our military community, our veterans, and their families.” 

Department of Justice COPS Hiring Program grants are awarded to local law enforcement agencies for the hire of new police officers to help with crime prevention efforts in their communities. The 2015 grant cycle awarded $113 million to 209 agencies.

“Congressman Carter’s leadership and advocacy in Washington have brought yet another federal grant to Killeen, and we are extremely grateful,” said Mayor Scott Cosper. “Killeen residents deserve a safe community, and this funding will help us build upon our excellent police services and increase public safety.”    

“This COPS grant will fund 13 new police officers and allow Killeen Police Department to elevate its policing efforts and better align its resources to meet community needs and expectations,” said Police Chief Dennis Baldwin. “COPS grants have provided tremendous benefit to our department and community, and this allocation will further aid our public safety mission.”

Killeen Police Department has received previous COPS grants of $1.8 million in 2010 for 10 officers and $1.5 million in 2014 for 13 officers.

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