The City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, received a $200,000 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 funding will be used to enhance the Port St. Lucie Police Department's Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and peer support teams by appointing a dedicated clinical director. This professional will work alongside the department's teams, providing guidance, support, and training to normalize seeking mental health support within the organization. The grant award period runs from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026. The COPS Office program aims to support law enforcement agencies in implementing community policing strategies that enhance public safety, reduce crime, and build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
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