COPS technology and equipment grant
Portsmouth School DistrictNew Hampshire- Detected
- Oct 26, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Sector
- Information Technology
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From the meeting
On October 26, 2026 the Council accepted a $1,031,000 FY26 COPS Technology and Equipment Program Grant for the Portsmouth Police Department. The award funds advanced law enforcement equipment, technologies, and interoperable communications, and the budget shows $886,900 for equipment and $144,100 for supplies. The performance period runs from January 23, 2026 through January 31, 2028.
Decision state: approved.
- Meeting date
- October 26, 2026
- Agency
- Portsmouth School District
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