GRANT RECEIVED TO HIRE THREE CUMBERLAND POLICE OFFICERS

Grant funding has been made available to the city of Cumberland to help pay for the addition of three police officers for the city of Cumberland. The money is coming from the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Hiring Program. The Cumberland Police Department tries to maintain a staff of 50 officers, and the grant will allow the department to hire up to three officers above the current staff level to help fill vacant positions.