Announcement

OPPD receives more than $61,000 in grants to bolster public safety

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

(Sept. 18, 2024) The Ocean Pines Association Police Department has been awarded multiple grants that will help offset rising public safety costs and support the department’s ongoing efforts to keep Ocean Pines as one of the safest communities in the United States.

The grants, awarded by the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention and the Maryland Highway Safety Office, will benefit Ocean Pines homeowners and residents by enhancing officer safety, increasing law enforcement visibility at community events, and improving transparency within the department.

“These grants are critical in helping us meet the growing needs of our community,” Police Chief Tim Robinson said. “They will ensure we can continue to provide high-level safety and security for Ocean Pines, while keeping costs manageable for our residents.”

The following grants were awarded to the Ocean Pines Association Police Department by the Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention:

• Body Armor Grant: $3,891 from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention will cover 50% of the cost of a new vest for an officer, ensuring the department’s officers remain protected while on duty.

• Community Grant Program: $4,456 will fund overtime expenses for Ocean Pines Police officers to provide a visible presence at large community events, increasing safety for attendees.

• Police Accountability, Community, and Transparency (PACT) Grant: A $35,000 grant will be used to purchase new and advanced body cameras, enhancing both officer accountability and transparency within the department.

• Police Recruitment and Retention Grant: $15,125 will be used for recruitment and retention incentives, aiding the department in attracting and keeping qualified officers.

Additional grants from the Maryland Highway Safety Office:

• Speed Enforcement Grant: $900 will support speed enforcement initiatives, promoting safer driving on community roads.
• Impaired Driving Grant: $1,035 will fund efforts to reduce impaired driving incidents, ensuring the safety of all road users.
• Occupant Protection Grant: $990 will promote occupant safety, such as seat belt and child safety seat enforcement.

Robinson said these grants, which total more than $60,000, are part of a larger effort to sustain Ocean Pines’ status as one of the nation’s safest residential communities.

“We are proud to serve the people of Ocean Pines, and these funds will help us continue to deliver top-tier public safety services,” he said.

For more information on the Ocean Pines Police Department, visit www.oceanpinespolice.com.

Announcement

OPPD receives more than $61,000 in grants to bolster public safety

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