The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) received a $400,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The grant will be used to enhance the county's co-responder program, which aims to provide timely and effective responses to behavioral health crises by integrating additional behavioral health clinicians into crisis response teams alongside law enforcement and paramedics. The primary objectives are to reduce arrests and improve community safety by addressing behavioral health and substance use emergencies through de-escalation and resource linkage. Key activities include expanding operational hours, increasing the number of trained responders, and enhancing data collection for continuous program evaluation. The project will foster stronger community relations, reduce the use of force, and provide comprehensive support to individuals in crisis. The grant period runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2026.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $400.0k | 9/30/24 |