City of coffeyville will use the FY24 pact funding by employing a CO-responder, this initiative addresses mental health crises effectively by providing timely intervention and support

The City of Coffeyville was awarded a $106,584 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants (CFDA 16.710) program. The grant funding will primarily support the salary of a co-responder, who will collaborate closely with local law enforcement and community stakeholders to address mental health crises effectively by providing timely intervention and support. The co-responder will work in tandem with law enforcement officers, responding to referrals and calls related to mental health issues, in order to understand clients' needs and connect them with appropriate resources and services. This initiative aims to improve the interaction between law enforcement and citizens during mental health crisis events through these collaborative efforts, ultimately fostering a safer and more supportive community environment.

The grant funding will primarily support the salary of the CO-responder, who will collaborate closely with law enforcement and community stakeholders. The CO-responder will work in tandem with law enforcement officers, responding to referrals and calls related to mental health crises. By meeting directly with clients identified by law enforcement, the CO-responder will strive to understand their needs and connect them with appropriate resources and services. Key partners in this endeavor include the local police department, four county mental health, and the city commission. This project aims to improve the interaction between law enforcement and citizens during mental health crisis events through collaborative efforts, ultimately fostering a safer and more supportive community environment.