This award will enhance DE-escalation training and provide the following deliverables; 1) development of an evidence-based, effective, robust DE-escalation training program; 2) successful deployment…

This Project Grant from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Community Oriented Policing Program, under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710), will provide $161,253 to the City of Midland Police Department to enhance de-escalation training and tactics. Key deliverables include developing an evidence-based de-escalation training program for officers; deploying a tactical judgement system; establishing strong de-escalation policies and an ongoing training schedule; conducting a thorough program evaluation; offering training to outside agencies; and providing annual reports and community accessibility to equipment and demonstrations. The grant period is from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2024.

This award will enhance DE-escalation training and provide the following deliverables; 1) development of an evidence-based, effective, robust DE-escalation training program; 2) successful deployment of tactical judgement system; 3) a strong set of policies and ongoing training schedule; 4) an intensive, thorough, and on-going program evaluation; 5) availability of training for outside agencies; 6) annual report of number of officers trained, through both internal training and training offerings to outside agencies; and 7)accessibility and demonstrations of equipment to the community, through citizens' academies and other public events.