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APRIL 9, 2001

Democrats are worried the Department of Justice will cut the COPS program today when the fiscal year 2002 budget is announced.

Attorney General John Ashcroft last week hinted the program may be dropped. If so, it will be one of a number the Bush administration is cutting because they are seen as redundant or of questionable merit.

The Community Oriented Policing Services program has been heralded by a number of communities throughout the nation, including tribes. It was created during the Clinton administration to increase community involvement in law enforcement.

Funding applications for COPS are still being accepted this year. The tribal grant deadline is April 16.

Get the Budget Proposal:
Fiscal Year 2002 Budget (White House Office of Management and Budget March 9, 2001)

Get the Justice Budget Overview:
Department of Justice: Highlights of 2002 Funding (The White House February 2001)

Relevant Links:
COPS, Department of Justice - http://www.usdoj.gov/cops

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