Agency Profiles

The Town of Rowland Police Department (RPD) has a total staff of 11, including 10 officers, serving a population of 885. The RPD reports a recent overall increase in the per capita violent crime rate along with specific increases in incidents of shootings and robberies. Additionally, the RPD reports a per capita property crime rate…

The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office (SMPSO), with a total staff of 142, provides law enforcement services to a population of 48,232. The SMPSO is comprised of multiple units including Administration, Civil, Marine Section, Victim Services, Investigations, and the Public Information Office. The SMPSO reports a recent increase in firearm-related violence within its jurisdiction, particularly…

The Borough of Tamaqua’s Police Department (TPD), with a total staff of 21, is the primary law enforcement agency for a population of 7,000. Alongside key community partners, the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership and the Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center, the TPD aims to build long term community capacity to prevent and respond to…

The Vail, CO Police Department (VPD), with a total staff of 65, is the primary law enforcement agency for 5,300 residents (with significant seasonal increases in population each year). The VPD is comprised of four divisions including the Office of the Chief, Administration, Operations, and a Public Safety Communications Center. The VPD reports recent challenges…

The Frederick, Colorado, Police Department (FPD) has a staff of 39 serving a population of over 15,000 individuals. Frederick is part of an interagency program that serves four towns: Frederick, Firestone, Dacono, and Mead. Violent criminal activity has dramatically affected Dacono and Mead, with Dacono accounting for 30% of violent crime in the Carbon Valley.…

Grambling State University Police Department (GSUPD) is responsible for ensuring the safety of over 5,000 students with a staff of 18 sworn officers. In 2022, GSUPD arrested 25 individuals for illegally possessing firearms and confiscated 24 illegal guns. Grambling State University’s location poses more security challenges than some other higher education institutions because the campus…

The Jackson County, Iowa, Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) has 13 sworn officers who serve a population of over 19,000 spanning a 584-square-mile area. The jurisdiction covers agriculture-based residences and recreational areas that can be very remote and diverse. Jackson County has experienced an increase in homicides and intimate partner violence alongside critical incidents for persons experiencing…

The Logan County, West Virginia, Prosecuting Attorney’s Office handles between 3,500 and 5,000 cases each year with a staff of 10 employees. Logan County’s community has seen a steady population decline due to a lack of economic opportunities. The county experiences high violent crime rates related to narcotics trafficking from neighboring states. Approximately 90% of…

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse, Oklahoma, Police Department (LHP) is a part of the third largest tribal nation in the United States, spanning over 5,000 square miles. Muscogee (Creek) Nation covers 11 counties, including Tulsa. The southern portion of the jurisdiction is very rural. Intimate partner violence is a significant concern, with those residing in…

The Mifflin Juniata Department of Human Services (a collaborative effort between both counties) serves as the lead applicant for the award. The key law enforcement project partner is Lewistown, Pennsylvania, Borough Police Department (LPD), which has a total staff of 19 serving a population of 8,518 residents. The Mifflin County Criminal Justice Advisory Board provides…