Fair Lawn Police Department Grants

 

F.L.P.D. Total Grant Awards Since 1996 = $691,013.26

 


Cops in Shops

     Cops in Shops is a community partnership between local retailers and law enforcement designed to deter minors from attempting to purchase alcohol and for adults who purchase alcohol for minors. Undercover police officers are assigned to participating retail locations; one undercover officer works inside the store while a second officer is positioned outside the establishment to apprehend adults who buy and give alcohol to minors.  Past enforcement activities have focused on retailers that sold alcohol to minors.  Cops in Shops places the focus on preventing youth attempting to purchase alcohol. The Cops in Shops program is funded by a federal grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) as administered through the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety - Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

     in 2012, the Fair Lawn Police Department was awarded a "Cops in Shops" grant.  The amount of the grant was $6,180.   The total "Cops in Shops" grant awards to date is $43,438.72


 Body Armor Replacement Grant

     The Body Armor Replacement Grant is a New Jersey State grant for the purchase of body armor (bullet resistant vests).   in 2011, the department was awarded $5,101.20.  Total Body Armor Replacement Grant awards to date is $72,576.69


 Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund     

The N.J. Division of Highway Traffic Safety is responsible for the administration of the Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund (DDEF). Law enforcement agencies may apply to the N.J. Division of Highway Traffic Safety to use DDEF monies for additional DWI enforcement patrols.

     The following are the kinds of expenditures are permitted under the DDEF Grant:  Overtime salaries for additional DWI patrols; DWI checkpoints; Programs to increase the enforcement of DWI laws; Salaries for overtime court appearances of law enforcement officers required in connection with the prosecution DWI's; Breath testing instruments and supplies; Blood test kits; and Safety equipment such as cones, flares, lighting, or reflectorized clothing needed to conduct DWI checkpoints.

     In 2011, the Fair Lawn Police Department was awarded $6,633.14.  Since May 1994, the F.L.P.D. has been awarded $72,149.94 under this grant.


New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety Grants

     The New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety have provided grants for overtime for enforcement for DWI, seat belt, aggressive driving, cell phone and GDL violations.  Total New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety grant awards to date is $98,300


    Domestic Violence Training Grant

     The Fair Lawn Police Department was awarded a $3,500 grant from the New Jersey Division on Women in May 2005.   This grant is specifically for domestic violence training.  The grant was used for overtime for officers to attend the training and for the purchase of training videos.   The total "Domestic Violence Training" grant awards to date is $14,400.  


The 200 Club of Bergen County 

     The 200 Club of Bergen County is a charitable, non-profit organization established in 1985 in Bergen County, New Jersey. The Club’s Executive Board, Trustees, Honorary Trustees and members serve in a volunteer capacity.

     The 200 Club of Bergen County is committed to supporting –both financial and emotionally– Bergen County Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS personnel and their families in the event of death or serious injury in the line of duty and also provide support in the form of scholarships and special needs appropriations to agencies who serve and protect Bergen County communities.

     In 2004, the Fair Lawn Police Department received a special appropriation of $3,878 from the 200 Club of Bergen County.  This allowed the department to purchase "Simunition" training equipment.  


 Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund

     The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office makes funding available to partially reimburse departments for DWI checkpoints and roving patrols.  In 2004, the Fair Lawn Police Department received grants totaling $8,470 from the Bergen County Prosecutor for DWI enforcement activities.                 


  Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant

     In 2010, the Fair Lawn Police Department was awarded $4,185.00 for the purchase of bullet proof vests for the Fair Lawn Police Department and the Fair Lawn Auxiliary Police.  The Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant assists States, units of local government, and Indian tribes, in obtaining funds to purchase ballistic and stab resistant vests for their law enforcement officers and will fund up to 50% of the department's vest purchase.  The Fair Lawn Police Department received one of the largest grant awards in the State.  With vest prices between $750 to $1,000 each, this grant results in a significant savings to the Borough.  Total Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grants awards to date is $106,668.41.


Local Law Enforcement Block Grant

     The Borough of Fair Lawn has received Local Law Enforcement Block Grants from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs through the Bureau of Justice Assistance.  This grant was awarded to the Borough, specifically dedicated for law enforcement purposes.  In the past, Local Law Enforcement Block Grant awards were used to fund police officers on foot patrol in the business districts and for crime prevention materials.  These foot patrols are in addition to the regular patrol.  Comments from the public regarding the use of the grant awards have been very positive.  The last LLEBG the department was awarded was in 2001 for $10,349.00.  Additionally, the police department must add a required "cash match" of $1,150.00.  The department has been awarded 3 LLEBG awards totaling $32,851. 


Office of Community Oriented Policing Services

     In 1995, the Universal Hiring Program was developed by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (Federal government) to increase the number of officers on the street and enhance the community policing efforts of local police departments.  The UHP grants are for up to $75,000 per newly hired officer over a three year period.  The Fair Lawn Police Department received grant funding for 2 officers in 1995, 1 officer in 1996, and 1 officer in 1998 for a total grant award of $300,000.

 
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