The national association of state head injury administrators (NASHIA), in partnership with the international association of chiefs of police (IACP), will launch a national initiative to support…

The Community Oriented Policing Program at the Department of Justice awarded a $500,000 cooperative agreement to the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators on October 1, 2025, under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710).

NASHIA, in partnership with the International Association of Chiefs of Police, will develop specialized resources to support law enforcement officer wellness and retention through brain injury awareness and management. The project deliverables include a series of short, targeted video modules and accompanying pocket-sized tip cards designed to increase awareness of brain injury symptoms, risk factors, and management strategies specific to the law enforcement profession. NASHIA will also document brain injury-related practices in five states through case study research, identifying real-world implementation approaches and lessons learned. These tools aim to empower departments to identify and address brain injury more effectively while promoting officer health and long-term retention.

The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. Place of performance is Aldie, Virginia.

The national association of state head injury administrators (NASHIA), in partnership with the international association of chiefs of police (IACP), will launch a national initiative to support officer wellness and retention through the development of specialized resources. The project will include a series of short, targeted video modules and accompanying pocket-sized tip cards designed to increase awareness of brain injury symptoms, risk factors, and management strategies specific to the law enforcement profession. Additionally, the project will document brain injury-related practices in five states through a case study process, identifying real-world implementation approaches and lessons learned. Together, these tools will empower departments to identify and address brain injury more effectively, while elevating officer health and promoting long-term retention in the force.