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RVCI
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The goal of Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (RVCRI) program is to assist and support rural law enforcement agencies and/or prosecutors’ offices as they plan, implement, and assess identified violent crime problems in their jurisdiction. The RVCRI awards grants on a competitive basis to law enforcement agencies and prosecutors’ offices in rural locations. These grants will support improved training and technology, expanded community-based crime prevention programs, and partnerships with victim services providers. This initiative is intended to improve communication and collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve to address unique crime challenges in rural areas. Training and technical assistance (TTA) will be made available to site-based awardees to assist them in achieving these goals. The TTA provider will work with BJA to coordinate assistance and will compile a final report which includes an assessment of individual site efforts, overarching findings, and lessons learned. All agencies receiving funding through this program must engage with the selected BJA Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Provider throughout the duration of the grant. The TTA is free of charge to the grantee and is intended to provide support troubleshooting any challenges that emerge related to successful implementation of grant activities. The objectives are as follows: • Assist rural jurisdictions in reducing their violent crime problems. • Identify and design strategies to target the unique characteristics of violent crime occurring in rural jurisdictions. • Contribute to the professional literature and research on rural violent crime. • Develop resources to support strategies that address violent crime challenges. Performance Measure 1: Number of rural jurisdictions that have received funds; and, Performance Measure 2: Percentage of rural grantees that experienced a reduction in their rural violence problem (at the closeout of their award).
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Anticipated Number of Awards 45 Anticipated Maximum Dollar Amount of Awards $150,000.00
Anticipated Total Amount to be Awarded Under Solicitation $5,500,000.00
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A rural Police Department hired a detective to enhance investigative capacity with a focus on narcotics-related crime. In 2023, the agency conducted over 35 narcotics-related seizures involving fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine, resulting in over 3,200 grams of illicit substances being recovered. In one large multi-agency interdiction in December 2023, 71 illegal firearms, 22 suppressors, and 1,350 lbs of ammunition were seized. Through this work, the agency has collaborated with eight agencies on investigations, including a 50-person interdiction with the neighboring jurisdictions.
A rural Sheriff’s Office, through the RVCRI, employed data analysis technology and used its PenLink software to identify the supply source in a multistate-wide fentanyl and cocaine investigation, which resulted in an arrest and the seizure of 20 grams of cocaine, 12 grams of fentanyl, and over $16,000 in cash. The county continues to use the software to aid and assist in addressing narcotics-related crime in the county and region. The collection of crime data provides an advanced means of conducting proactive policing.
A rural Police Department, through the RVCRI, implemented an Automated License Plate Reader program. Since installation, ALPRs have been instrumental in two gang-related shooting cases, two narcotics trafficking cases, and one homicide.
A rural District Attorney’s Office, through the Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative, has expanded forensic evidence extraction technology to support multiple counties in its region. In 2023, the agency acquired thousands of gigabytes of data, including over 1,000 GB related to crimes against children (CAC) cases and over 1,700 GB for narcotics-related crimes.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
